University of York committed to quality and inclusiveness
Posted on 24 June 2011
The University is recognised as the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading higher education institutions and is committed to continuing to attract a diverse mix of students. We will introduce a comprehensive package of measures to ensure that able students are not deterred from applying to York.
The University Council agreed the funding plans at their meeting today, but the package remains subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA). OFFA is expected to announce its final decision on 12 July.
The University will invest in five main areas:
- Financial support for students
- Expanding our already successful widening participation and access activities
- Enhancing the quality of the teaching experience
- Improving the quality of the wider student experience
- Providing academic and other forms of support to aid success and retention.
In addition to National Scholarships, the University will offer a range of scholarships, waivers and bursaries. First-year students with scholarships will receive £4,500 in support, while other first-year students from families with an income of less than £25,000 will receive support worth £3,000. Hardship funds for students will also be increased.
These will be supplemented by non-repayable Government grants for students from low-income backgrounds as well as Government loans to cover living expenses.
The measures approved today will maintain the University of York as an institution of the highest quality
Professor Brian Cantor, Vice-Chancellor
York’s Chancellor, Greg Dyke, will also lead a public fund-raising campaign to encourage York alumni to enhance the University’s scholarships and bursaries.
The University will continue to build relationships and create new partnerships with schools and colleges in areas with proportionately high numbers of students from under-represented groups.
Since 2000, York’s commitment to renew and enhance the student experience has been underscored by the investment of £500 million in world-class facilities for its students. This includes the refurbishment and extension of the University Library and the first phase of a campus expansion at Heslington East, featuring the new 620-bed student accommodation at Goodricke College. Further investments at Heslington East include the 650-bed Langwith College and the £9 million York Sports Village, both due for completion in summer 2012.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Cantor, said: “The measures approved today will maintain the University of York as an institution of the highest quality. The University of York is committed to four key objectives – excellence, internationalisation, sustainability and inclusivity.
“We shall continue to invest in providing the best possible experience for our students. We will ensure that York continues to attract and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds and that anyone who has the ability to benefit from a York education can do so regardless of their financial circumstances.”
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