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Welcome to Goodricke College! We’re one of York’s oldest colleges, named after the deaf astronomer John Goodricke. At just 21 years of age, Goodricke discovered two ‘variable’ stars in one evening, along with Edward Piggott (only four had been discovered prior).
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Goodricke College is a college of the University of York. It was founded in 1968 and named after the astronomer John Goodricke. [3] . The college has approximately 1500 undergraduate members, of which some 500 live in college accommodation, and about 140 postgraduate members, of which most live in college accommodation. History. Heslington West.
Goodricke College accommodation. The first college to move to Campus East, Goodricke is organised in three grassy courts of flats and houses with large, social kitchens, set around the Goodricke Nucleus reception and common room.
Goodricke College cares strongly about the personal and academic development of its students, and above all fostering an exceptional community spirit. Goodricke is located on the University of York, Campus East and is home to around 600 resident students, with roughly 1850 members overall.
The York Sport Sport Village is just a 10 minute walk away and is home to a swimming pool, gym and other exercise facilities. The Kimberlow Hill retail park is just a five minutes walk away and is home to a NISA convenience store, Unity Health GP Surgery and several food outlets.
If you've decided to live off-campus or commute in, you’ll still be a member of a Goodricke College. See the local and commuting students page for extra help and support. Look out for a college email inviting you to a welcome event and orientation session.
I’m your first point of contact for internal and external enquiries relating to the college. If you have any problems concerning your accommodation, or any general enquiries, I can help you resolve them or signpost to appropriate support. Email: goodricke @york.ac.uk. Telephone: +44 (0)1904 325113.
