News archive: Community press releases 2022
Building work has started on a new nursery at the University of York, increasing the childcare provision on campus for staff, students and local families.
The University of York has been recognised for “innovation and creativity” in supporting the emotional wellbeing of estranged students.
HOPING Street Kitchen, a volunteer group that offers hot, nourishing food and essentials to the homeless community in York, is celebrating one year in its new home at the University of York’s King’s Manor.
The University of York has appointed diversity and inclusion champion Heather Melville OBE as its new Chancellor.
The University of York and York Sport are getting ready to host the Women’s French and Australian teams taking part in the Rugby League World Cup 2022.
University of York staff, students and alumni have joined members of the public and helped raise money to support mental health research and services by taking part in the Yorkshire Marathon.
The University of York has appointed Professor Lina Gega as the Director of the new Institute of Mental Health Research.
Information about University plans and a message from our Vice-Chancellor, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
A message from our Vice-Chancellor for all our staff and students
The University of York’s Vice-Chancellor has voiced his support for York’s bid to be the location for the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
The University has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from the higher education charity AdvanceHE.
A historic devolution deal, putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Yorkshire, has been signed by the Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark.
More than two million records detailing baptisms, marriages and burials in York over five centuries have been released online thanks to a new partnership between the University of York and Ancestry.
A University of York research centre is appointing four artists in residence to interpret and communicate its research.
The University of York is launching a short eight-week course aimed at helping local hosts of Ukrainian refugees to communicate with their guests.
Students who have made outstanding contributions in the local area have been recognised at the Student Volunteering Awards.
The University of York is offering scholarship opportunities to new students impacted by events in Afghanistan.
The University of York’s commitment and expertise in supporting care experienced students has been recognised by two external organisations.
Universities from across Yorkshire have come together to improve access to doctoral study for graduates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
The winning design for the University of York’s new £35m student centre has been unveiled.
A University of York academic has helped deliver vital aid and medical supplies to the Poland-Ukraine border.
York’s education leaders write to Transport Secretary to make the case for Great British Railways HQ
The leaders of York’s universities and colleges have written to the Government to make the case for the City to be the home of Great British Railways headquarters.
Researchers have created a comic about green and sustainable chemistry research which will be given to all of York’s primary schools.
A Hull York Medical School student has won a top award for designing a device that aims to improve the quality of life for those at risk of heart failure.
The University of York is today (22 March) officially launching its partnership with the Ashinaga Association to provide full scholarships for African students.
A fledgling business founded by University of York alumni has raised £250,000 through crowdfunding to develop their fitness app.
Hidden sculptures, forgotten treasures and works of international importance: The University’s newly appointed Art Curator is on a mission to bring York’s little-known art collection to life.