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News archive: Community press releases 2022

19 December 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.

8 December 2022

The University of York has been recognised for “innovation and creativity” in supporting the emotional wellbeing of estranged students.

22 November 2022

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.

31 October 2022

The University of York has appointed diversity and inclusion champion Heather Melville OBE as its new Chancellor.

19 October 2022

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.

6 October 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.

5 October 2022

The University of York has appointed Professor Lina Gega as the Director of the new Institute of Mental Health Research.

12 September 2022

Information about University plans and a message from our Vice-Chancellor, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

8 September 2022

A message from our Vice-Chancellor for all our staff and students

9 August 2022

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.

4 August 2022

The University has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from the higher education charity AdvanceHE.

1 August 2022

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.

1 August 2022

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.

24 June 2022

A University of York research centre is appointing four artists in residence to interpret and communicate its research.

23 June 2022

The University of York is launching a short eight-week course aimed at helping local hosts of Ukrainian refugees to communicate with their guests.

9 June 2022

Students who have made outstanding contributions in the local area have been recognised at the Student Volunteering Awards.

1 June 2022

The University of York is offering scholarship opportunities to new students impacted by events in Afghanistan.

30 May 2022

The University of York’s commitment and expertise in supporting care experienced students has been recognised by two external organisations.

25 May 2022

Universities from across Yorkshire have come together to improve access to doctoral study for graduates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

25 May 2022

The winning design for the University of York’s new £35m student centre has been unveiled.

17 May 2022

A University of York academic has helped deliver vital aid and medical supplies to the Poland-Ukraine border.

16 May 2022

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.

16 May 2022

Researchers have created a comic about green and sustainable chemistry research which will be given to all of York’s primary schools.

28 March 2022

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.

22 March 2022

The University of York is today (22 March) officially launching its partnership with the Ashinaga Association to provide full scholarships for African students.

14 March 2022

A fledgling business founded by University of York alumni has raised £250,000 through crowdfunding to develop their fitness app.

26 February 2022

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.