London’s Queer Britain museum seeks to expand
The chief executive of a London-based LGBTQ+ museum has revealed his aim to expand the gallery to champion more stories from the queer community.
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Amandaland: the spin-off that shines on its own
As a huge fan of the BBC’s hit comedy Motherland, I was admittedly apprehensive at the news of a spin-off based on the show’s most divisive mum Amanda. Although she is undoubtedly a hilarious character, she’s not exactly a fan favourite the way Julia, Kevin, and Liz are. I know that when Amandaland was announced, I was at least slightly disappointed. After all, spin-offs are never as good as the original, are they?But to my amazement, Amandaland took me completely by surprise. The s...
Student protest ‘a gathering of immature individuals’ say York Reform Society
On 1 February, students gathered in protest against Reform UK’s far-right policies on the night of the York Reform UK Society’s inaugural dinner.
Universities call for changes to maintenance support
By Emily Stevens
Universities across the UK are calling for changes to the maintenance loan system. On 4 December 2024, an open letter was sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on behalf of students across the country.
The letter expresses concerns about the “gaps in maintenance support”, highlighting that on average, the maintenance loan falls short by £504 a month so the proposed £414 a year increase “does little to...
Universities across the UK are calling for changes to the maintenance loan system. On 4 December 2024, an open letter was sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on behalf of students across the country.
The letter expresses concerns about the “gaps in maintenance support”, highlighting that on average, the maintenance loan falls short by £504 a month so the proposed £414 a year increase “does little to...
Severe cuts leaving college life “bottom of the barrel”
It is no secret that the University has reported serious financial cutbacks in the last year, as have several other higher education institutions across the UK.
Students feel "overworked" but "well paid" at York Christmas Market
By Tom Layton and Emily Stevens
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
York’s award-winning Christmas Market has returned for another year. The market officially opened on 14 November and will continue to light up Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square until 22 December. It is open every day from 10am to 7pm. The Christmas Marke...
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
York’s award-winning Christmas Market has returned for another year. The market officially opened on 14 November and will continue to light up Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square until 22 December. It is open every day from 10am to 7pm. The Christmas Marke...
Is there a war on women?
By Emily Stevens
Donald Trump has won the US presidential election for a second time, despite being convicted of over 30 felonies, accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault and impeached twice during his first term in office. After the results were reported, women all over the world were shell-shocked. In response, singer Billie Eilish posted to her social media: “it’s a war on women.” But is there a w...
Donald Trump has won the US presidential election for a second time, despite being convicted of over 30 felonies, accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault and impeached twice during his first term in office. After the results were reported, women all over the world were shell-shocked. In response, singer Billie Eilish posted to her social media: “it’s a war on women.” But is there a w...
Attempted Long Boi theft alleged
By Emily Stevens and Tom Layton
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
This week, the University announced that the statue of beloved duck Long Boi has been damaged. The statue has been removed and the area cordoned off for the time being in order to assess the damage.
It is unclear if the statue was intentionally vandalised. An an...
This short report was first published as a lead story for our Nouseletter.
This week, the University announced that the statue of beloved duck Long Boi has been damaged. The statue has been removed and the area cordoned off for the time being in order to assess the damage.
It is unclear if the statue was intentionally vandalised. An an...
Vice-Chancellor responds to tuition fee increase
By Emily Stevens
University tuition fees in England are set to rise by £285, taking them to £9,535 per academic year. The increase is set to take effect from April 2025. This means the first year that fees will be higher will be the academic year 2025-2026.
Tuition fees in England have been capped at £9,250 since 2017, making this the first increase in fees for 8 years.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson annou...
University tuition fees in England are set to rise by £285, taking them to £9,535 per academic year. The increase is set to take effect from April 2025. This means the first year that fees will be higher will be the academic year 2025-2026.
Tuition fees in England have been capped at £9,250 since 2017, making this the first increase in fees for 8 years.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson annou...
Labour’s Autumn Budget 2024: How will it affect students?
By Emily Stevens
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has released the Autumn 2024 Budget, which is the first since Labour’s landslide victory in July. But how will it impact students?
Don’t panic. Nouse has compiled a list of all the changes that will directly affect you.
National Minimum Wage will increase.
The Chancellor announced that the National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will initially be increasing by 16.3%, rai...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has released the Autumn 2024 Budget, which is the first since Labour’s landslide victory in July. But how will it impact students?
Don’t panic. Nouse has compiled a list of all the changes that will directly affect you.
National Minimum Wage will increase.
The Chancellor announced that the National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will initially be increasing by 16.3%, rai...
Mark Thomas Returns to Stand-Up Comedy
By Emily Stevens
“If you don’t know what he does, ask your parents” is the strapline for Mark Thomas’s new show, Gaffa Tapes. I must admit initially my parents were much more familiar with his work than I was. But naturally I jumped at the chance to interview him ahead of Gaffa Tapes coming to York. As it turned out, students have a lot to learn from his extensive career and, I think, will enjoy his style just as...
“If you don’t know what he does, ask your parents” is the strapline for Mark Thomas’s new show, Gaffa Tapes. I must admit initially my parents were much more familiar with his work than I was. But naturally I jumped at the chance to interview him ahead of Gaffa Tapes coming to York. As it turned out, students have a lot to learn from his extensive career and, I think, will enjoy his style just as...
Review: Shakespeare in Words and Pictures
By Emily Stevens
As an English Literature student, I am of course no stranger to William Shakespeare. However, I have never experienced his work explored in such a unique way. This event, part of The Visual Shakespeare Project, opened my eyes to the importance of making the arts more interdisciplinary.
The corridor leading up to the entrance to the event was lined with easels displaying beautiful paintings. I imme...
As an English Literature student, I am of course no stranger to William Shakespeare. However, I have never experienced his work explored in such a unique way. This event, part of The Visual Shakespeare Project, opened my eyes to the importance of making the arts more interdisciplinary.
The corridor leading up to the entrance to the event was lined with easels displaying beautiful paintings. I imme...
Review: Dramasoc's 'Helena and Hermia'
By Emily Stevens
Do you really want to know where I was on April 29? At Dramasoc’s production of Helena and Hermia, of course.
The University of York’s Drama Barn looks unassuming from the outside: a small building tucked away behind the Music department. But as I entered, I was blown away by the setting and knew I was about to be transported into another world. I took my seat and settled in for what promised to b...
Do you really want to know where I was on April 29? At Dramasoc’s production of Helena and Hermia, of course.
The University of York’s Drama Barn looks unassuming from the outside: a small building tucked away behind the Music department. But as I entered, I was blown away by the setting and knew I was about to be transported into another world. I took my seat and settled in for what promised to b...
Review: Butch-Femme Camp at the Norman Rea Gallery
By Emily Stevens
On Thursday 21 March, the university’s student-run Norman Rea Gallery hosted “Butch-Femme Camp”, an exhibition organised by one of Muse’s own Arts Editors, Elena Savvas, in collaboration with Butch-Femme Press. The event was advertised as “a queer extravaganza, featuring poetry, art and creative discussion”, and it certainly did not disappoint. It was a fantastic celebration of queer culture and s...
On Thursday 21 March, the university’s student-run Norman Rea Gallery hosted “Butch-Femme Camp”, an exhibition organised by one of Muse’s own Arts Editors, Elena Savvas, in collaboration with Butch-Femme Press. The event was advertised as “a queer extravaganza, featuring poetry, art and creative discussion”, and it certainly did not disappoint. It was a fantastic celebration of queer culture and s...
David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ Exhibition Review
By Emily Stevens
As the winter break drew to a close, my family and I decided to head into London for the day to visit the David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ exhibition, before I returned to university. The exhibition was first opened in 2020 but was cut short after only a few weeks due to the pandemic. In 2023, it reopened at the National Portrait Gallery featuring new portraits, composed by Hockney in 2021 and 20...
As the winter break drew to a close, my family and I decided to head into London for the day to visit the David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ exhibition, before I returned to university. The exhibition was first opened in 2020 but was cut short after only a few weeks due to the pandemic. In 2023, it reopened at the National Portrait Gallery featuring new portraits, composed by Hockney in 2021 and 20...
Arts Team Recommends: Our Favourite Books of 2023
By Emily Stevens, Cara Doherty and Elena Savvas
Cara:
As January progresses and New Years’ Resolutions start to falter, you may be struggling with one of the most popular aspirations - to read more books. But, never fear! The Arts team are here to inspire you with our favourite titles from 2023. With almost 150 books re...
Cara:
As January progresses and New Years’ Resolutions start to falter, you may be struggling with one of the most popular aspirations - to read more books. But, never fear! The Arts team are here to inspire you with our favourite titles from 2023. With almost 150 books re...
