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News archive: Campus press releases 2014

Government’s chief advisor opens new science teaching and learning building at York

Wednesday 10 December 2014

The Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor Sir Mark Walport has officially opened a new £7.5 million interdisciplinary science teaching and learning facility at the University of York.


York gains recognition for reducing carbon footprint

Wednesday 10 December 2014

The University of York has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard – a mark of excellence in recognition of measuring, managing and reducing carbon emissions.


York graduate’s artwork celebrates 50th anniversary of history department

Monday 10 November 2014

A University of York graduate has completed a commission from the University’s History Department to produce a piece of art to mark its 50th anniversary.


Grand opening for York’s multi-million pound chemistry buildings

Thursday 4 September 2014

New undergraduate teaching laboratories and new research facilities for the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence at the University of York will officially open in York on Friday 5 September.


Third phase of £100m University of York scheme completes

Thursday 4 September 2014

A joint venture (JV) partnership between Evans Property Group and the University of York has this week opened Constantine College, the third phase of accommodation and facilities totalling some 2000 student beds and £100m of investment over three new Colleges at its Heslington East campus.


New athletics facility 'on track' for 2014 opening

Thursday 12 June 2014

A new £2m county standard athletics facility at the University of York is on track for completion by the end of the year with the appointment of contractor Thornton Sports.


High rise raptor residence for University of York campus

Tuesday 15 April 2014

A nest box with a view has been installed on the University of York’s 60-metre high boiler house chimney in a bid to attract Peregrine Falcons to the campus.


University nets more time for tennis

Friday 31 January 2014

A new inflatable dome roof over tennis courts at the University of York will give the sport a welcome boost, protecting players from the elements and allowing them to enjoy tennis throughout the year.


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