A new £9.4 million second phase of a key research building – the latest stage in a major re-development programme in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York – was opened officially on 31 October.

The University of York has awarded a £6 million contract to VINCI Construction UK to design and construct a new undergraduate teaching and Green Chemistry research building.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened a new community Diamond Wood at the University of York as part of the celebrations to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

York's newest swimming facility opens its doors to the public this week when the new £9 million York Sport Village becomes fully operational.

Transport initiatives by the University of York aimed at cutting vehicle movements in and around campus are paying dividends, according to new figures.

The University of York is celebrating the Queen's visit to York on Thursday and her 60-year reign with the creation of a very special Diamond Wood on its new £750m million campus extension at Heslington East.