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We are an open and friendly department, committed to excellence in research and teaching. Our research groups have a ‌national and international reputation for the quality of their work, and the THE (2021) ranking of the Research Excellence Framework results placed the department 5th in the UK for research.

News

Commuter students: A student-centred, whole provider approach to improve student experiences and outcomes in technological higher education in Ireland

Monday 17 November 2025

The final report of the research and knowledge exchange project, was launched in an online webinar.


University of York and Bangor University awarded £8m project to support children's literacy in Wales

Friday 17 October 2025

University of York researchers are set to play a pivotal role in a new £8.2 million project designed to support literacy skills for children across Wales.


Teaching Tips: How to be more ‘commuter compassionate’

Wednesday 15 October 2025

Liz Thomas shares the importance of showing compassion to commuting students in your teaching and student support practices.


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