Matt Ward-Perkins

Matt has written 66 articles for York Vision.

York Shortlisted for University of the Year

The University is one of six shortlisted for the award, with the winner set to be announced in November.

News 3 years ago

York City 4-2 Farsley Celtic: The Minstermen End Farsley’s Unbeaten Run in First Home Win

The win sees York move up to 12th in the National League North table.

Sport 3 years ago

English Department Pays Tribute to York Student Who Took Her Own Life

PhD student Emily Miller has been described as “an imaginative, kind young woman”.

News 3 years ago

Police Begin New Claudia Lawrence Search Near York

Officers investigating the former Uni of York chef’s disappearance are searching gravel pits to the East of York.

News 3 years ago

YUSU Activities Officer Responds to York Parties Criticism

Speaking exclusively to York Vision, Sophie Kelly has defended YUSU’s new York Parties contract.

News 3 years ago

My Way or the Huawei

The University has accepted funding from the Chinese tech giant Huawei, despite increasing security concerns from the UK government.

News 3 years ago

Mia Alghali, with mask, stands in front of central hall with hair flaring out behind her.

Students Could be Forced to Wait Until Fully-Vaccinated to Attend Lectures or Move Into Halls

YUSU Pres: “Students across the country have been unfairly singled out over the last year."

News 3 years ago

York Student Satisfaction Falls in New Survey

Only 78% of York final year students said they were satisfied with the quality of their course after a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

News 3 years ago

York’s Pandemic: Our City, Our Uni, Our Future

York Vision spoke to Sharon Stoltz, York's Director of Public Health, about student/resident divides and emerging from lockdown.

Features 3 years ago

Fans Return to York Sport as Restrictions Ease

York's sporting venues have started to welcome fans once again.

Sport 3 years ago

York Council Urges Landlords to Support Self-Isolating Students

York Public Health Director Sharon Stoltz and Vice Chancellor Charlie Jeffery said that some landlords have told self-isolating students to move out of their homes.

News 3 years ago

Protest as Squatters Evicted from Barbican Site

One protester claimed they were "illegally and violently evicted".

News 3 years ago

YUSU Backs Calls for Tuition Fee Discount

17 students’ unions are calling for a 30% discount paid for by higher interest rates on tuition fee loans.

News 3 years ago

YUSU and Citizens Advice: York Students’ Mental Health Damaged by Private Renting Problems

The research also found that over three in ten students reported pest or insect infestations.

News 3 years ago

Two York Students Convicted after XR Protest

They are among seven now convicted over the group’s printing press blockade in September.

News 3 years ago

Universities Could Face Fines in ‘Cancel Culture’ Crackdown

A new law proposed by the Government would allow court action if free speech rules are broken.

News 3 years ago