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Features: 2024

19 December 2024

The York Policy Engine (TYPE) is the University’s policy engagement unit, dedicated to connecting people, ideas and evidence to drive real-world policy change. As 2024 comes to a close, we've captured some of the key highlights from our work with colleagues across the University over the last 12 months.

13 December 2024

Our Annual Review highlights achievements of our staff, students and community, summarising brilliant work over the last year in research, teaching and learning, our partnerships and our commitment to public good.

6 December 2024

Professor Indrajit Roy explores how the powerful act of hoping has become a powerful tool to build a better world.

26 September 2024

He’s arguably one of the most famous ducks in the world. Now a statue of the legendary Long Boi has been unveiled by Greg live on BBC Radio 1, with the event even featuring on BBC News at Six.

19 September 2024

Look back at the history of the University of York and how it has developed over the past three decades.

24 August 2024

This year, working in collaboration with 178 local, national and international partners and supporters, the Festival delivered 251 events to a local and worldwide audience of 58,311 (a 51% increase from 2023) under the banner of ‘The Power Of…’

11 July 2024

Our Access and Participation Plan sets out provisions that will be meaningful and effective in promoting equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups.

8 June 2024

Presented as part of the 2024 York Festival of Ideas, our nine finalists had just three minutes to explain 'The Power Of' their research!

14 March 2024

This year IGDC have entered a new phase which is focused on research and partnerships. They have hosted engaging events for our members; built relationships with development actors in the UK and overseas; and provided support to enable new research funding applications.

17 January 2024

For the last 30 years, York Students in Schools (YSIS) has connected hundreds of student volunteers with local schools and nurseries to help raise aspirations and attainment of school-age students in York. 

10 January 2024

The PhD Spotlight competition challenges postgraduate researchers to engage the public with their original and cutting edge research, through the medium of an interactive display/experience.