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News archive: Campus press releases 2012

Chemistry research at York enters new phase

Thursday 1 November 2012

A new £9.4 million second phase of a key research building – the latest stage in a major re-development programme in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York – was opened officially on 31 October.


University awards £6 million contract to VINCI Construction UK

Thursday 11 October 2012

The University of York has awarded a £6 million contract to VINCI Construction UK to design and construct a new undergraduate teaching and Green Chemistry research building.


HRH The Princess Royal opens Diamond Wood at the University of York

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened a new community Diamond Wood at the University of York as part of the celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.


Public in the swim at York Sport Village

Wednesday 29 August 2012

York's newest swimming facility opens its doors to the public this week when the new £9 million York Sport Village becomes fully operational.


Survey reveals drop in vehicle movements as University expands

Thursday 17 May 2012

Transport initiatives by the University of York aimed at cutting vehicle movements in and around campus are paying dividends, according to new figures.


York celebrates the Queen's Jubilee with a Diamond Wood

Monday 2 April 2012

The University of York is celebrating the Queen's visit to York on Thursday and her 60-year reign with the creation of a very special Diamond Wood on its new £750m million campus extension at Heslington East.


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