Features: 2015
Greg Dyke signs off from Graduation duties
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
This week’s Graduation Ceremonies are the final ones over which the University’s Chancellor Greg Dyke will preside.
Academic and sporting success hails bright future
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Ekaterina (Kate) Tckhakaia, 23, from Russia, will graduate with a BA in Management this summer having presented her undergraduate work at five international conferences.
Labour of love for health specialist
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Tina Gale admits her studies at the University of York went a little “awry” - initially after she fell pregnant and then when she went into premature labour.
African adventures for environmental geographer
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Enduring cold showers at sunrise, making fuel briquettes from zebra dung and even coming through a bout of malaria may not sound like everyone’s idea of fun, but Environmental Geography graduate Sophie Pierce, 21, took it all in her stride while on a course placement in Africa.
Iraqi human rights activist finds passport to education
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Ahmed Khaleel, 37, who was an academic and human rights activist in Iraq, says he has a lot to thank the University of York for after the trauma of being tortured and threatened with death in his homeland.
Musical flair builds entrepreneurial spirit
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Will Howard, 21, from Oxford, learned to play piano at the age of eight and has gone on to build his own piano while studying Music at York. Sourcing parts for the custom-designed instrument, he plans on donating it to the Department of Music on completion. Alongside his passion for music, Will has set up different businesses every year at York, and hopes to launch his latest venture, new social network Börd, on graduation.
Triumphing over medical adversity
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Emily Chandler, 23, from Brighton, has overcome significant medical problems to attain an MChem degree while working full-time during her Master’s year.
App success for computer programmer
Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2015
Sam Heather, 21, from Probus in Cornwall, learnt to code at the age of 9 and released an app at 15 which has now been used over 22 million times worldwide. Developing some 20 apps since, he came to York to study Computer Science, completing summer internships at Google and Morgan Stanley. Following graduation, he will launch his latest business venture, safety app pingWHEN.
Students set a shining example
Posted on Monday 18 May 2015
The future of attendees at the most recent University of York Shine residentials is certainly looking sunny – after another successful programme run by staff and students.
International Women's Day
Posted on Friday 6 March 2015
We’ve painted our homepage purple to mark International Women’s Day, a global celebration highlighting the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
Students say thank you and Think York
Posted on Monday 2 March 2015
This week we are celebrating Giving at York week, which aims to highlight the fantastic support that our donors and volunteers provide to the University and our students.
Student takes centre stage at women’s football festival
Posted on Monday 2 March 2015
Third year Psychology student Ellie Whittaker is taking to the stage to support a major women’s football festival - and raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Curtain goes up on York’s Shakespeare festival programme
Posted on Monday 23 February 2015
From 8 to 17 May stage productions, puppet shows, comic opera and fascinating public talks will be held across the city. Tickets now on sale.
Shaping up 'soundscapes' can improve our lives
Posted on Friday 13 February 2015
Students celebrate Chinese New Year
Posted on Friday 13 February 2015
York students launched preparations for the Chinese New Year with a colourful gala concert featuring dancing, singing, acrobats and a magic show.
York student returns from Ebola frontline
Posted on Wednesday 4 February 2015
Health Sciences student Bill Clucas is back at his studies after five weeks working as a volunteer at the frontline of the Ebola crisis in one of the hardest hit areas of Sierra Leone.
Disabled staff network
Posted on Friday 30 January 2015
The University’s new Disabled Staff Network has been launched as part of a major drive to create an inclusive environment for our employees.
Remembering the Holocaust
Posted on Monday 26 January 2015
Our staff and students are at the forefront of events taking place across the city this week to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
The 1% are bad for your health – it's time to tax them more
Posted on Wednesday 21 January 2015