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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.

For over a year, three researcher-volunteers have been embedded in nine community food organisations in Bradford and Tower Hamlets, working alongside local teams and families. Forty families have shared their stories through interviews, photography and video, offering unique insights into how they navigate food insecurity and community support.

The School for Business and Society has placed 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 for the subject of Social Policy. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

The School for Business and Society has placed 17th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 for the subject of Social Work. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.