events supporting college sports teams across the university. Associated Institutions In keeping with the tradition of Oxbridge Colleges being twinned with each other, since 2012 Halifax College has been twinned with Van Mildert College, Durham, Durham University and since 2015 with The County College, Lancaster University. Student life Student representation Halifax College students are represented by the Halifax College Students' Association (HCSA), which represents all students of the College. Halifax was the first College at York to have combined graduate and undergraduate student association. It was also the first to have a 'President' leading the HCSA (unlike the other colleges at the time who had the position of 'Chair'). The Students' Association provides Halifaxers with a variety of services, including large events, student welfare, volunteering, charity work, recycling, College merchandise, College sports and representation to the College and University. It also organises the College Freshers' Fortnight. Halifax was the first college at York to offer certified Fairtrade College merchandise and continues to stay on top with many issues. The 2023 HCSA is: President - Joshua Maughan Secretary - Aleksandra Jakubowska Treasurer - Molly Prentice VP Wellbeing and Liberation - Jessica Bennett VP Events and Services - vacant VP Sport and Activities - Ananya Jain Social events Halifax College hosts and organises social events such as barcrawls through York, quizzes in JJ’s, court BBQs, trips to various cities or the beach (“Fax off to Scarborough”, anyone?). In early 2012 the HCSA led by George Offer re-launched XTRA branded events, presenting the college's famous bar crawls and themed club nights in college. Halifax Summer Ball is held each year, which in the academic year 2010-2011 was held on a boat, Snow Ball, 'Faxival', Halifax Has Got Talent, and 'Freshers Week which changes in content and length from year to year. Faxival, is a festival/carnival held throughout the college. Including live music, BBQs, hog roast, a bar, inflatables etc. It was started in 2011. References External links Halifax College Students' Association Halifax College - University pages Colleges of the University of York 1996 establishments in England Educational institutions established in 1996 2001 establishments in England Educational institutions established in 2001