2025 news
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Bioscience: The Musical! Success for event collaboration between Biology and the School of Arts and Creative Technologies
‘We want to build an event which conveys real science in an effective way to a general audience, and is also fun and engaging’
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Drama, Dance and Cinematics ranked 5th in the UK: Complete University Guide 2026
York is ranked 5th in the UK for Drama, Dance and Cinematics in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2026).
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Arts in Motion: Arts Barge & the University of York's Collaborative Concert
Arts in Motion, a collaborative event between the Arts Barge and the University of York’s School of Art and Creative Technologies, successfully took place on 20 May on the peaceful waters of York’s River Ouse.
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York Graduate Plays Key Role in Oscar-Winning Cinematography for The Brutalist
A recent graduate from the University of York’s prestigious BSc Film and Television Production programme is receiving international recognition for his behind-the-scenes contribution to one of this year’s most celebrated films.
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Tribute to Tim Wright
The School of Arts and Creative Technologies are deeply saddened by the news that Honorary Research Fellow Tim Wright passed away earlier this month.
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The School of Arts and Creative Technologies partners with IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School
The University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies and IAE Paris Sorbonne Business School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in research, teaching and engagement across the cultural and creative industries.
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Performing Arts at York placed =13th in the UK and top 100 globally
Performing Arts at York placed =13th in the UK and top 100 in the world in the latest release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025).
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MA in Film and Television Production students win award at film festival
Recent graduates from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies win Best Student Film at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival in Germany.
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York student filmmakers continued success at the Royal Television Society Student awards
University of York students have been awarded the Best Factual (long form) Award at this year’s RTS Student Awards (Yorkshire Region) for their third year film project, HUNT.
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University of York appoints new Head of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies
Tom Cantrell, Professor of Theater, steps into role as Head of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, succeeding Dr. Áine Sheil.
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Arts and Humanities at York ranks 54th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, 2025
We have been ranked 54th in the world and 11th in the UK for the study of Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject.