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.
Prince Andrew embarked on a one hour tour of the college in which he spoke to students and administrators alike. In a combination of speeches, a guided tour of Goodricke flats and a reception, His Royal Highness was perceived as “down to earth” and “very well informed”.
Fourth in line to the throne, the Prince was accompanied by an extensive attaché of security guards and policemen. Several precautionary measures were taken to ensure his safety, including searching student rooms with dogs and sealing the Goodricke GCR for three days. On all accounts, the royal staff were described as very professional and friendly, despite waking many students early in the morning for the occasion.
Media access to the Prince was restricted, but he addressed the crowd upon his departure, saying “fantastic, thank you very much!” A group Goodricke students selected to meet Andrew were quizzed by His Royal Highness about life at university and the mechanics of their individual degree programs. Their response to the privilege was largely positive, describing Andrew as very understanding of their situation and genuinely interested in them.
High Sheriff of North Yorkshire Richard Compton, and predecessor Francesca Horsfield bedecked in their golden chains of office told The Yorker “this was a brilliant event, good for the City of York and for the University. There was a lot of positive input about industry from the Vice-Chancellor who has a good attitude.”
Retired Senior Porter Roger Cann expressed his delight at seeing the new location of his former college. A true university veteran, with 17 years of portering under his belt, he said “I enjoyed every minute” and relished being back in York for the occasion.
YUSU President Tim Ngwena remarked on the expertise of Prince Andrew, saying “it was really good. He understands the university really well and is very involved in the business and international aspects of it. It was very fitting to have him here.”
Prospective Conservative MP for York Central Susan Wade Weeks told The Yorker: “it was positive, exciting and a privilege to have the chance to present the City of York at the epicentre of brand new technology.”
While the accomplishments on Heslington East are certainly considerable in terms of technology and York’s economy, there are fears among students at the expansion of campus. The fifteen minute walk from Goodricke to the main nucleus threatens to create a divide between East and West campus students. The new site has a very different feel from old campus, and with so many facilities onsite, students can easily become secluded from other colleges.
However, the university is taking steps to prevent this from happening. University of York Chancellor Greg Dyke is determined that campus should “grow big but feel small”. By strengthening the college system, administrators hope to retain the cosy feel that is tradition to the university.
The Goodricke inauguration was a great success and a fantastic way to commence the life of the new and improved college. It represents an important step towards improving the position of both the University of York and the City in the national arena. Hopefully this will be one of many distinguished visits to our university.
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