One of the UK's leading law firms, Clifford Chance, has announced it's changing its selection procedures so that CVs can't be seen by selectors during interviews. It's hoped it'll eliminate any bias towards Oxbridge and Eton graduates - something currently thought of as a neccessity to enter the law industry. The company say they want to make sure they get the best talent regardless of academic background. URY's Kate Yandle reports. From the URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6 on URY.
On the first Newshour of 2014, there's good news for students wanting to go into law - one of the country's biggest law firms has changes its recruitment process to make sure they get talent from all backgrounds - we've got all the details. Plus as the library is once again packed during assesessment period we'll be looking into the issue of study space on campus, we hear about some shocking campus accommodation problems and look ahead to the YUSU Elections this term, as nominations open. All that and lots more, including your latest sports news with Mitch. The URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6 on URY.
A preview of week 2 Pantsoc spectacular Cinderella, running 16th, 17th & 18th January at 19:30 in Central Hall.
Join all your favourite URY presenters as they star in our very special take on this classic pantomime, with guest star JON LEE FROM S CLUB 7! Will Aladdin end up marrying Princess Jasmine? Will the evil Abanazer get his way and become Emperor of China? Will Abu the monkey ever stop squarking? Will Widow Twankey get it on with R Patz at the royal procession? And will we ever settle on a single pronunciation of the name 'Abanazer'? So many questions. So any answers in the podcast. Expect a lamp, a genie, and lots of awful accents.
The URY Panto 2013 starred URY presenters and Jon Lee from S Club 7. It was written by Anna Henley, Ben Bason, Al Riddell, Andy Durant, Dave Wood, Ben Gibson, Ellie Wright and Hary Whittaker. It was produced by Ben Bason.
On this week's show we talk live to three new college chairs after JCRC results were announced. Plus we look into the site Ratemash which is taking York students' Facebook profile picture without their permission and allowing users to 'rate' how hot they are. We also talk to YUSU President Kallum Taylor about how the union promoted Alcohol Awareness Week and we've a report on the Reclaim the Night march in York at the weekend. All that, plus lots more, including your latest sports news with Mitch. The URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6pm on URY.
A preview of PantSoc's RAG Winter Pantomine The Three Musketeers, being performed 30th November and 1st December in D/L/028 doors open at 6:30pm.
A preview of third year Writing, Directing and Performance students’ production of Punk Rock by Simon Stephens. Performances to be held in the Blackbox in TFTV building on 27, 29 and 30th of November 2013.
A preview of third year Writing, Directing and Performance students’ production of Motortown by Simon Stephens. Performances to be held in the Blackbox in TFTV building on 26, 28 and 30 November 2013 at 7.30pm (Warning this podcast contains scenes of a sexual nature)
In this URY News special, we examine the arguments for and against the legalisation of drugs in the UK. We hear a plethera of different perspectives - from the NHS, a criminal lawyer, representatives of the three main political parties, journalist and writer Peter Hitchens and a health sciences doctor. Plus lots of student opinions on the issue. And Mitch has a special sports section on doping, including a chat with York Sport President Cass Brown.
The candidates vying to be voted the new Vanburgh Chair debate the main issues facing Vanbrugh students and how each see the future for Vanbrugh College, under their leadership. Chairing the debate is current Vanbrigh Chair, Josh Treacy.