University of York

Enquiring minds, inspirational teaching and pioneering research

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Explore our research

A member of the Russell Group, we are committed to strengthening our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.

Our research is focused around seven themes which align our academic strengths to best meet the grand scientific, social and environmental challenges of our time.

Grave goods

Tools unearthed in cemeteries show Neolithic farmers had varied work-related jobs for men and women.

Up in smoke

The latest lockdown did not have the same impact on UK air pollution levels as the first lockdown of 2020.

Mind maps

Shared systems in the brain may play a role in controlling the retrieval of facts and personal memories.

What the doctor ordered

A trial has shown York's leishmaniasis vaccine to safely induce immune responses.

News and events

Bio boost

The University of York and its partners have received £4.2m to revolutionise the production of biological drugs.

A major scoop

Archaeology sheds light on the persistence of Muslim cuisine after the Catholic conquest of Granada.

Combatting loneliness

Our students have teamed up with City of York Council to tackle isolation in the city during the pandemic.

The mummy returns

20 April 2021

We revisit the life and work of 3,000-year-old Mummy Nesyamun, whose vocal tone we successfully managed to reproduce.

A decade of discovery

York Festival of Ideas returns in June to celebrate its tenth anniversary.

Organisation masterclass

21 April 2021

Tracy Walters explores techniques to help engage teams, build resilient organisations and improve wellbeing.

Buying school uniform post-lockdown “unmanageable” for low income families

New funding announced to support business enterprise

Trial shows York leishmaniasis vaccine safe and induces immune responses in patients

Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes backs Great York Walk 2021

Campus and city life

Our safe and inclusive campus environment and our student-friendly city provide everything you need to make the most of your university experience.

Student life

Make friends for life, discover new passions and learn invaluable skills. Discover why you'll love York.

Accommodation

Be right at the heart of the action. Choose from a range of room types on or very near to campus.

The city of York

Lively, full of culture and beautiful, York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

Campus map

Explore where things are on our compact green campus.

Campus map

Term dates

Find out about how the academic year is structured.

Term dates

Visit us

Visit us and you'll find out why so many students choose York.

Visit us