Perkin Amalaraj

Perkin has written 60 articles for York Vision.

University Commits to Offering Undergrad Places with Successful Appeals

Hopeful students who successfully appeal their A-Level results can expect a place at York next year. The University’s website states that it has “committed to offer[ing] a place if an appeal results […]

News 4 years ago

University Incurs Second Data Breach in a Year

The University confirmed the breach which took place in May to students today through email.

News 4 years ago

York Complies with China’s Internet Restrictions

The University of York, along with three other prominent Universities, are testing a new online teaching link for students in China which will require material to comply with Chinese internet restrictions, according […]

News 4 years ago

Disabled York Student Challenging Government over Universal Credit

A disabled student at York is challenging the government in the High Court over her access to Universal Credit. 22 year old student Sidra Kauser has severe sight impairment and mental health […]

News 4 years ago

York’s Black Admissions Have Shrunk

The percentage of black students joining the University of York each year has shrunk, according to data provided by UCAS, the organisation which runs undergraduate admissions for British universities. The data, released […]

News 4 years ago

York Museums Trust Lost 70% of Income Due to Coronavirus

York Museums Trust, responsible for running many attractions across York, have reported that they have lost 70% of their income due to the lockdown measures put in place to prevent the spread […]

News 4 years ago

Incoming YUSU President Condemns Racism on Anonymous Confession Pages

In an interview with URY yesterday, Patrick O’Donnell, YUSU’s President-elect, condemned racist posts made by anonymous confession pages, but did not specify how he would deal with them. On URY’s Newshour on […]

News 4 years ago

Uni of York Launches Anonymous Misconduct Reporting & Dignity at Work and Study Policy

In an email to students, the Vice Chancellor of the University of York, Charlie Jeffrey, announced the launch of “Report + Support”, a landmark scheme that is designed to help students and […]

News 4 years ago

New Details Emerge On Proposed Hes East Relocation

New details about the proposed relocation of 150 students who are currently living on the University of York’s Heslington East campus have emerged, giving more of an insight into the proposed measures […]

News 5 years ago

YUSU Fires Bar Staff After Telling Them They Would Be Furloughed

Students hired by YUSU-run bars after February 12 have reportedly been fired. Student staff were originally told they would only be furloughed, contradicting information sent to staff on March 27. The latest […]

News 5 years ago

York Vision Sits Down With Fleur Anderson MP

York Vision sat down with Fleur Anderson, Putney’s new Labour MP, to have a chat about Brexit, Corbyn, and her time at the University of York. She came to York for the […]

News 5 years ago

Uni of York Confirms York Bursary Won’t Stop Due to COVID-19

The University of York has confirmed that payments to recipients of the York Bursary will not change due to COVID-19. An email sent to a student who asked about whether their payments […]

News 5 years ago

YUSU and YSJSU Demand Student Support for Rents, Council Responds

On Wednesday, representatives from both YUSU and YSJSU sent a letter to City of York Council that asked for support for students in privately rents accommodation. Steph Hayle, YUSU’s Community and Wellbeing […]

News 5 years ago

Uni of York Stops Use of Lifts, Discriminates Against Disabled Students

The Uni Of York has shut down all lifts in university buildings due to the coronavirus, a move which has angered many people. In an email sent to postgrad students and staff, […]

News 5 years ago

Yorkmemes Posts COVID-19 Misinformation

In a series on Instagram Stories on March 26, Yorkmemes, a popular page amongst students in York with more than 9000 followers, posted a number of images that place the blame of […]

News 5 years ago

UoY Libraries to Close Indefinitely from Friday

All University of York libraries will close indefinitely after 5pm tomorrow. In a tweet sent out on the March 19 at 10am, Library Services announced that the decision had been made in […]

News 5 years ago