Excellence in research: Five times winner Queen's Anniversary prize (image of University of York Department of Archaeology at Star Carr, North Yorkshire, awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2011).
The University of York is to join the Russell Group of Universities in recognition of excellent research, outstanding teaching and learning, and the impact of our work with business and the public sector (image of Ron Cooke Hub, Heslington East, by night).
Excellence in Sport: £9m York Sport Village to open for students, staff and the public in July 2012.
THE University of the year 2010 (image of Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Cantor receiving the award).