Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking 🌼 A moment for our Estates team and their exquisite taste in daffodil placement, please. You’ll find these little patches of yellow all over campus at this time of year, and we can confirm they bring just as much joy to our days as you’d imagine

Mystery solved! We’ve officially identified Seat H12 in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall as the spot where Shostakovich sat for his 1970s UK premiere at York. We’ll be marking this historic spot permanently later this year. For now, hear the full story on BBC Radio 3: https://tinyurl.com/bddwu3e8 🎻

Voting is now open for the York Students' Union Sabbatical Officer elections! Help decide who will lead York SU for the next academic year, representing your views and experience to the University and wider community 🗳️ Vote online at: yorksu.org/elections

Challenge Week is back - and it's bigger than ever! Across the course of this week, 25 student groups are taking part in a series of weird and wacky challenges to raise much-needed cash. Donate now - even £1 makes a difference! https://tinyurl.com/22w26jzu

Find your future at York! Join our Masters Taster Day on 18 March to explore our campus, meet your academic department and learn more about postgraduate life at York. Learn more and book your place: https://tinyurl.com/4u42ub4v

We'll be marking International Women's Day with a series of talks and events on campus and elsewhere in York. Join us as we explore the theme of #GiveToGain Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/mv9yypdh

Students: how do you get to, from and around campus? We want to make travel at York even better and your feedback is key. Complete our Travel and Transport survey by midnight on 20 March and you'll be given the option to be entered into a prize draw for a brand new iPad: https://tinyurl.com/4bsra8bk

Find your future at York! Join our Masters Taster Day on 18 March to explore our campus, meet your academic department and learn more about postgraduate life at York. Learn more and book your place: york.ac.uk/taster-days

Get stuck in this Sustainability Week! Join us from Monday 2 March as we host a series of talks, events and workshops open to students, alumni, staff and local residents. We'd love to see you there! See the full Sustainability Week calendar at: https://tinyurl.com/jebcjumw

Introducing the University of York Mumbai 🇮🇳 Today we're unveiling the very first images of our brand new India campus, set to open to its first cohort of students this September.

The full programme for #SustainabilityWeek26 @york.ac.uk is now live!📅🌳 From March 2-6, we’re diving into everything from "Artivism" to practical climate w/shops + film screenings. Whether you're a researcher, student, or staff member, there's a space for you to engage. 🔗More info:

Could you lead York SU? Nominations for the York SU Sabbatical Officer Elections are now open! If you have ideas on how to make student life even better, and want to gain some great skills for your future career in the process, submit a nomination via the York SU website: yorksu.org/elections

Ramadan Mubarak! Students who are observing Ramadan and have signed up to the Catered service on campus can collect breakfast packs alongside their evening meals to support their fasting. Find out more about this and other Ramadan arrangements: https://tinyurl.com/ramadan-26

Happy Year of the Horse! Wishing a year of health, happiness and good fortune to our staff, students, alumni and friends around the world.

Rainbow over Campus

NEW! Join us on 20 Feb when we host a book launch @york.ac.uk with @profkepickett.bsky.social, @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social and @helenbarnard.bsky.social - (@trusselluk.bsky.social). With @compassoffice.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social The Good Society www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Light Up the Night, an evening dedicated to standing in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence 🕯️ (1/5)

Did you meet your soulmate while studying at York? Maybe a chance encounter changed your life forever, or perhaps you stopped by a campus bar one day and found true love? 💌 This Valentine’s Day, we want to celebrate York love stories we can find! Share your story at: https://tinyurl.com/uoy-love

Excavations led by the University of York have uncovered evidence of high-status Anglo-Saxon buildings and industry close to Skipsea Castle in east Yorkshire. https://bit.ly/4jQHB6c

The darkest weeks of the year are behind us, which means we're officially on the countdown until evenings in York look like this 😍 Where will you be spending on the first warm evening of the year? #UniOfYork #UniversityOfYork

Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, join us for a lecture from Dr Rachael Burns, exploring the history and legacy of the Holocaust. This is a free, in-person event, but tickets must be booked in advance at: https://tinyurl.com/mdp2ffas

Find your next step at York! Join our Postgraduate Online Open Day to find your academic department and speak to current students and staff Whether you’re thinking about applying or already have an offer, join us from anywhere with an internet connection: https://tinyurl.com/446d93fx

Welcome Back Week is back, including nights out, yoga classes, dog therapy, college events, and plenty of academic skills sessions to help you brush up on your skills. Find out everything that's happening: https://bit.ly/4jOG5Sm

Another day, another incredible set of graduation ceremonies 🫶🎓 We’ve loved every moment of graduation so far - and can’t wait to continue celebrating with the rest of our graduands tomorrow! #UniOfYork #UoYGraduation

Introducing your Honorary Graduates for our winter 2026 ceremonies 🎓 The honorary degrees recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society through leadership, scholarship, public engagement and cultural impact. Find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/22k872yh

⚠️ Let’s talk about campus lake ⚠️ We know campus can look particularly impressive in this weather, but please be aware that the frozen lake is far more dangerous than it might first appear. You should not under any circumstances attempt to walk or step on the ice. (1/3)

In today’s fascinating Winter Warmer, historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple explores how India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world - and our world today as we know it. #YorkIdeas https://ow.ly/mxem50XF6Vo

Did someone say ducks? We've got you covered 🦆 A very happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all!

January is here, and that can only mean one thing: Winter Graduation is just around the corner! 🎓 If you're joining us on campus this week, you'll find all the info you need at: york.ac.uk/graduation We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Happy new year 🎆 2026 is here, and we can't wait to see what it has in store for us here at York! Take a look back at how our staff and students made a difference in our community during 2025: https://tinyurl.com/43eft3r7

Three York academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours 👏 🎉 Please join us in offering a huge congratulations to: - Professor Avtar Matharu - Dee Dyas - Professor Brian Ferguson Find out more about their achievements at: https://tinyurl.com/54r2zcyb #YorkResearch #NewYearHonours

Three York academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours 👏 🎉 Please join us in offering a huge congratulations to: - Professor Avtar Matharu - Dee Dyas - Professor Brian Ferguson Find out more about their achievements at: https://tinyurl.com/54r2zcyb #YorkResearch #NewYearHonours

As the year ends, we look back at an exceptional 12 months of academic achievement, with many of our researchers receiving recognition for being at the forefront of their fields. These are just some of their incredible accomplishments: https://tinyurl.com/jr58kp8e #YorkResearch

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to our students, staff, alumni, friends and partners around the world ❄️ Whatever you're up to today, we hope it's a day full of health, happiness and joy ✨

🔈 Sound on for this one! At this time of year, it feels like you can hardly set foot on campus without stumbling across festive decor. In honour of our staff and students' creativity, here's a selection of our favourite Christmas trees from recent years. Which ones hit the right note for you? 🎄

York is one of the coolest cities in the UK, according to new research 🎉 The study ranked York the seventh coolest city in the country, ahead of Liverpool and Oxford, in recognition of it's rich food and drink scene, music events, record stores and tattoo shops: https://tinyurl.com/bdae8zep

Already left campus for winter break and wondering how it’s looking in your absence? Well we hate to brag, but the answer this morning is: "particularly resplendent" 🌅

Take care as you move around campus in the winter weather ❄️ Choose sturdy footwear, stick to clear gritted paths, avoid the lakes and give yourself extra time to get around safely. Find out how we're keeping campus safe this winter: tinyurl.com/winter-safety-on-campus

And just like that, the winter break is upon us ❄️ Whether you're leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the winter break. We've rounded up everything you need to know about accessing support over the break: https://tinyurl.com/muv6ctk9

Visiting (or staying on campus) over the winter break? Opening hours for some of our on-campus outlets will be altered until Sunday 4 January. View the latest at: https://www.york.ac.uk/eat-drink-shop/opening-times

To every member of the York community: thank you. As we approach the end of another busy year, we're taking a few moments to celebrate the incredible array of achievements and efforts we've seen unfold in 2025 🎉 Find out more about what our community has been up to in 2025 at: tinyurl.com/2zzwa6h2

At Christmas, many students look forward to going home to family, warmth and love. But some students won't have this support network to rely on. Our Christmas Stocking appeal is here to change that 🎄 (1/3)

We've been ranked among the top 2% of institutions in the world for our work on social and environmental sustainability ✨🌳 (1/3)