The pursuit of excellence
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The pursuit of excellence
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The pursuit of excellence
John Randall, York's first full-time Student Union president, on Lord James, York's first Vice-Chancellor
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1980s
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Feminism in the 1980s
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Feminism in the 1980s
Professor Sue Mendus, one of the Centre for Women's Studies founders
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Pioneering research
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Professor Rod Hubbard's scientific career has involved pioneering work with medical implications
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More to come
We'll be adding more content throughout our Anniversary year. Keep an eye out for:
- Coverage of events taking place as part of our Anniversary year.
- Imagery and profiles from the ’50 people at 50’ project, to celebrate people who have played a key role in York’s development.
- Features on the ways that York has been changing the world for 50 years.
- An oral history of the University, which will give a rich picture of the first half-century of the University's development.