Google Maps comes to campus (ish)

A few days ago, we noticed that where there had previously been a complete void, Google Maps now includes coverage of the university campus:


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Well, sort of anyway. There are a few big omissions, most notably that the whole of the Heslington East campus development is missing. Also absent are footpaths, so directions aren't much use unless you fancy taking a very leisurely stroll.

Promising stuff though, hopefully the data will improve over time.

A year in the life of the Unviersity of York homepage

The current incarnation of the University of York homepage was launched this time last year, just in time for Christmas in December 2010.

Here's a look at how it has changed over the last year.

Signing up for Google Apps - a look behind the scenes

Posted on our Enhancing the University of York's student website blog:

• Signing up for Google Apps - a look behind the scenes