We're signing off for the Christmas break now. Any messages received over the holidays will be replied to from Tuesday 3 January. For students on Campus, security staff are available 24-7: https://www.york.ac.uk/admin/security/ More information can be found in the GSA's Christmas vacation arrangements booklet. PDF available here: http://bit.ly/2hdqyPg

Exploring Everyday Chemistry - free online course

Explore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport. Register for our free online course and study with us and FutureLearn in January 2017: http://bit.ly/2hZGT7k

Becoming a Digital Citizen - free online course

What do we mean by 'digital citizen' and what role does digital technology play in modern society? Sign up for our free online course and study with us and FutureLearn in the new year: http://bit.ly/2g1hxWN

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If you're on campus over the holidays, York Graduate Students' Association (GSA) have put together this booklet containing all the info you need to know - from useful phone numbers to opening hours: http://bit.ly/2hdqyPg

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"Colour is often the first means of communication in visual media, and plays an important role in the Christmas season from both a religious and cultural perspective." Postgraduate student Madeline explains how the colour red became a focus of festive celebrations: http://bit.ly/2hAvtcG 🎅 🎁

University of York Events

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York Christmas Market trip | University of York Graduate Students' Association

Are you around in York this weekend? York Graduate Students' Association (GSA) are planning a trip to the Christmas Market on Saturday - meet in D-Bar at 2pm.

ALIVE: Art Between Life and Science – New Display At York Art Gallery To Open 9 December 2016 | York Museums Trust

Artwork inspired by our ground-breaking medical and scientific research is on display at York Art Gallery. Six artists were commissioned by our Centre for Chronic Diseases and Disorders (C2D2) to produce the work, which highlights the powerful connection between art and science. It's free to enter and the display will be up until April 23 2017 - why not take a look?

The trouble with facial recognition technology (in the real world)

Dr Robin Kramer from our Department of Psychology has co-authored an article about the problems with facial recognition technology:

Festive Food: A Viking Feast for Yuletide - Arts and Humanities Research Council

What might a midwinter celebration have looked like during the Viking period? What kind of festive food did the Vikings eat? Dr Steve Ashby from our Archaeology department talks about feasts and festivities during the Viking period:

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Are you having problems with your bike? The bike doctor will be on campus tomorrow from 10am-2pm outside the Berrick Saul building: http://bit.ly/2ekkGzU

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York Sport are celebrating the launch of their netball league with a netball tournament on Wednesday 11th January! Find out more about the league and tournament online: http://bit.ly/2h17v7V