A group of York students has won the opportunity to have their very own I-phone application developed after winning The App Challenge final, held at the Ron Cooke Hub on Wednesday, January 18.
YUSU Welfare officer Bob Hughes has warned students to be vigilant after a student loans phishing scam has been revealed.
Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting York on Maundy Thursday, 5th April, as part of the 800th anniversary of York’s Charter for the traditional “Royal Maundy” ceremony.
A flood caused by a heating system “failure” forced the university IT services to shut down many essential systems on Sunday night, causing problems for many students on the eve of their exams and assignment due-dates.
Summer Ball 2010 tickets set back students £42 each, and another £33 for the Graduation ticket, whilst this year’s tickets are priced at £35 and £70 respectfully.
Alternatives to the ball include Big D, which comes in cheaper at £25, and college balls at Alcuin and James, at the same price.
This price drop will come as a relief to students, who complained last year at the high cost of the event.
Last year’s Summer Ball caused uproar when headline act N-Dubz pulled out on the day, leaving students angry and disappointed at paying such high prices and then being let down.
This year’s entertainment includes The Subways, an alternative rock band who are regulars at the annual Reading and Leeds festivals, and Nero, who combine Drum and Bass and Dubstep and had a huge hit with ‘Blinded by the Lights’.
The solo artists lined up to perform are teen star Dionne Bromfield, who combines soul, jazz and R&B, and Darwin Deez, who will bring emotional and lively music to the evening.
The Summer Ball is to be held on Wednesday Week 9 at York Racecourse and is expected to have around 2,500 guests.
Entertainment will include five bars, a casino, fun-fair rides such as dodgems and white-knuckle rides, a coconut shy and other stalls, Nintendo Wiis, giant games and a dance area.
The ball also includes a champagne reception and three-course meal for those with Graduation tickets, a professional photographer and a paparazzi red carpet entrance, free transport, a chocolate fountain and candyfloss and the evening will end with survivors’ photos at 4am.
YUSU has labelled the Summer Ball “the biggest and best event of term” and “a perfect way to celebrate the end of your year in York.”
Tickets are still on sale at the YUSU shop.
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