2026 News

York placed 8th in the UK and =38th in the world for the study of Social Policy and Administration in the latest release of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026.

Two leading York academics have been awarded the title of Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their outstanding contributions to these fields.

From tackling poverty to improving children’s mental health, new grants will support researchers to work with partners across the region to find practical solutions to challenges facing communities in York and North Yorkshire.

We're delighted to announce that Professor John Hudson has been appointed as the new Dean of the School for Business and Society. He's supported by Professor Federica Angeli, Dr Jeremy Aroles and Dr Helena Pinto in their roles as Deputy Deans.

A new study has found that while police officers play a vital role in responding to mental health emergencies, a lack of coordination between agencies is hampering efforts to provide effective care.

The University of York is marking five years of being accredited to the Good Business Charter.

We have been ranked Top 125 in the world, and 15th in the UK, for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.