On this week's URY Newshour, after complaints from Langwith students about heating failures, we've been over to Hes East to see what life is like in the university's newest accommodation and how the college is settling in on the campus. Also on the show, all of the goings-on from the student assemblies, we chat to one of the organisers of RAG week, and news of a new free bus service to King's Manor for students with academic commitments there. All this and much more, including your latest campus sports news. The URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6 on URY.
On this week's URY Newshour we ask 'Does YUSU really represent us?' after Bob Hughes published a blog highlighting the lack of diversity in our students' union. Also, we talk to Leon Morris in the wake of his resignation as LGBTQ Officer and we look into claims that the number of students reporting mental health issues to the university has doubled in the past 5 years. Plus we look ahead to this year's YUSU elections and have news of the Palestinian Solidarity Society's ratification. All this plus all your latest campus sport. The URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6pm on URY.
On this week's In The Stalls James discusses Les Miserables' transition to film with Katharine Wooton and speaks to Zoe Biles about behind the scenes at the Dramabarn, as well as bringing you a review of 'Cover Up' and previewing next week's Drama Soc production 'The Garden'. Presented and produced by James Metcalf
Screen is URY's brand new film review show! In our first episode Poppy reviews Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' and enthuses about 'Lord of the Rings', Ania takes a look at the work of award winning composer John Williams and Rosie brings us a run-down of new and upcoming film releases. Presented and produced by Rebecca Elson
On this week's episode of The Blurb we bring you reviews of Sophie Coulombeau's new novel 'Rites' and Andrea Gillies' 'The White Lie'. Our panel also discusses the JB Morrell library and whether it caters for students' reading pleasure as well as their academic needs. Presented and produced by Rebecca Elson
James Metcalf brings you the latest theatre news with a review of 'A Slap in the Face', a preview of week 3's Dramasoc production 'Cover Up' and a run-down of upcoming theatre events. Presented by James Metcalf and produced by James Metcalf and Rebecca Elson
On this week's URY Newshour the controversy over the Facebook 'Spotted' page continues - we talk to creators of similar pages at universities throughout the North of the country who weigh in on the debate. Also, the library has stopped offering holiday loans - we talk to students affected. Plus Bob Hughes tells us about the recent YUSU Sexual Harassment Survey and YUSU President Kallum Taylor joins us live in the studio for a chat. All this plus your latest campus sport news. The URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6 on URY.
In the wake of the 'Spotted' Facebook saga which caused the York page to stop posting updates temporarily, we talk to the creators of other 'Spotted' pages at Northern universities. URY's Ben Bason talks to the anonymous administrator of Durham University's page and Rachael Venables chats live to the elusive 'Mrs Robinson' who created the page for the Newcastle University Robinson Library. We get their perspective on the controversy in York and a fascinating glimpse into the processes and people behind the pages. From the URY Newshour, Wednesdays at 6 on URY.
Last year, a national survey revealed that York students were some of the least sexually-active in the UK. Tess Humphrey speaks to students to find out why. Produced by Tess Humphrey
