And at the University of York, while the Students' Union will be showing World Cup fixtures in two of its six venues, there will also be alternative events for students concerned about human rights abuses in host country Qatar, and other venues will simply provide a football free space to socialise.
CITY centre bars are getting ready to show England's World Cup matches on their big screens - but landlords say fans are not showing the usual pre-tournament enthusiasm and excitement.
And at the University of York, while the Students' Union will be showing World Cup fixtures in two of its six venues, there will also be alternative events for students concerned about human rights abuses in host country Qatar, and other venues will simply provide a football free space to socialise.
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