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.
The YUSU Executive has piled pressure on its senate to become more academic or face remaining in a "disgraceful" situation.
Last Wednesday Ben Griffiths, YUSU Charities and Student Development Officer, unveiled to the senate plans to introduce three new senators who would have no union role other than to represent academic interests.
The three senators would have the same voting power as Vanbrugh, Derwent and Alcuin combined, making them hugely influential on union policy.
YUSU President Rich Croker lashed out after the changes looked like they wouldn't get endorsed by senate. He said: "I see this as disgraceful that people don't see this as vital to the union."
Tom Langrish, who made the proposed changes to the constitution said: "I have to admit that this union is weak, in some ways on education. These are why these changes are being made." The confession comes despite the union's key constitutional aim being to defend the academic interests of students.
But Goodricke Chair Ben Wardle expressed his concern that the senate could be watered down even more with three new members and face becoming an inefficient body.
The changes follow a string of consitutional reforms begun by former President Micky Armstrong which have made the YUSU executive smaller and less dependent on senate.
The new constitution will be put to a Union General Motion where all students can choose to ratify or reject it.
