Community learning and leisure
Adult learning
The Centre for Lifelong Learning (CLL) offers a range of part-time, open access learning opportunities to the local community, as well as a number of distance learning courses. Additional classes for adult learners are also offered by Languages for All (LFA).
Summer schools
The University of York runs a number of residential schools in spring and summer. These residentials are designed to provide participants with an insight into life as a university student, while also learning about what higher education entails.
Green Apples
Green Apples is an aspiration-raising project for young students that has been running since 1998. Hundreds of pupils at 20 local York schools attend the programme which helps to demystify higher education and discuss careers.
Chemistry at York
Our Department of Chemistry has a dedicated Schools Liaison and Outreach programme which offers a range of talks and hands-on activities suitable for students of all ages. In addition, they also offer science continuing professional development to primary teachers, as well as a wide range of teaching resources.
Sport and recreation
- Sports and recreation centre
Includes indoor and outdoor facilities for use by the University and the local community. Also offers sport camps for kids.- YUSU sport clubs
Open to both students and non-students, the Students' Union has over 50 sport clubs.- Cycling on campus
Estates Services and the City of York Council provide information on cycling events, security, and resources.
Public lectures
Public lectures are offered every term on a wide variety of topics. Led by departments who have a particular area of expertise they wish to showcase, these are offered to the general public.
Arts and culture
- York Concerts
Attend one of over fifty concerts throughout the year, or join the University Choir. - Drama and performance
Go see a play presented by student groups at the Drama Barn or other venues on and off campus. - Art on campus
The University is home to two art galleries as well as sculptures around our campus, featuring art from local and international artists. - Collections held by the University
Explore some of the artwork held by the University of York