2026 News

The Department of History at the University of York is now inviting expressions of interestfor the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships.

The Department of History has placed 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 for the subject of history. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwyryd Jones. He spent his entire career at York (1966-1998) where, for many years, he was the only economic historian in a growing department.

The Department of History invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants for this year’s British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme, for awards to be taken up in autumn 2027.

York is ranked 8th in the UK for history in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).

Head of the Department of History, Professor Oleg Benesch, says, “We are delighted that Laura’s scholarship has been recognised by such a prestigious organisation as The Leverhulme Trust.