Opinion pieces

Published comment pieces written by the Vice-Chancellor and members of the University Executive Board.

Northern partnership to drive UK’s bio-based economic future

Opinion piece by Sarah Thompson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of York, and Vikki Rand, Professor of Translational Medicine at Teesside University's National Horizons Centre, November 2025

UK Trade Mission - placing higher education at the heart of our economic growth strategy

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Yorkshire Post, October 2025

The UK's International Student Levy: Another self-inflicted wound?

Opinion piece by Joan Concannon, Chief Reputation and Stakeholder Relations Officer, September 2025

“Brilliant young people will shape our future”

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in The Times, August 2025

Clamping down on international student numbers could lead to collateral damage

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Yorkshire Post, July 2025

International students benefit local economies, and this extends to those living and working there

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in Wonkhe, June 2025

Moves that can restore standing of universities

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Yorkshire Post, November 2024

Gaps in maintenance support for students

Open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, December 2024; a joint letter from University of York Students’ Union officers, Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery and other Vice-Chancellors, MPs and students' union officers

Vice Chancellor in plea to rethink university funding

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Yorkshire Post, April 2024

How to solve the problem of university strikes

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Financial Times, January 2023