Features: 2015
This week’s Graduation Ceremonies are the final ones over which the University’s Chancellor Greg Dyke will preside.
Ekaterina (Kate) Tckhakaia, 23, from Russia, will graduate with a BA in Management this summer having presented her undergraduate work at five international conferences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emily Chandler, 23, from Brighton, has overcome significant medical problems to attain an MChem degree while working full-time during her Master’s year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
York students launched preparations for the Chinese New Year with a colourful gala concert featuring dancing, singing, acrobats and a magic show.
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.
The University’s new Disabled Staff Network has been launched as part of a major drive to create an inclusive environment for our employees.
Our staff and students are at the forefront of events taking place across the city this week to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.