News archive: Campus press releases 2023

New archive reveals snapshot of a wartime Christmas in York

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023

Archivists at the University of York have stumbled upon a “moment in time” picture of a group of young soldiers celebrating Christmas in York – just months before they were posted to the Western Front.

Exhibition of Islamic art on display at the University of York

Posted on Thursday 14 December 2023

An exhibition of Islamic art spanning one thousand years has gone on display at the University’s Borthwick Centre for Archives.

Nobel Prize winner opens Eleanor and Guy Dodson Building at University of York

Posted on Friday 6 October 2023

Nobel Prize winner Dr Richard Henderson has officially opened the University of York’s Eleanor and Guy Dodson Building.

Statement on RAAC

Posted on Wednesday 6 September 2023

Following concerns about the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within University owned or operated buildings, we can confirm that we have conducted a series of investigations throughout our estate.

University scholarship scheme to support students from Middle East

Posted on Monday 4 September 2023

The University of York has partnered with the Saïd Foundation to provide fully-funded scholarships to students from the Middle East.

Biorenewables Development Centre awarded further funding to research biohydrogen production for the UK transport sector

Posted on Tuesday 15 August 2023

The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), a subsidiary of the University of York, has been awarded £5m to lead the development of biohydrogen for the transport sector.

University of York performs well in National Student Survey

Posted on Friday 11 August 2023

The University of York has performed strongly in this year’s National Student Survey - featuring in the top 10 across multiple categories among Russell Group universities.

University of York receives prestigious award for teaching excellence

Posted on Thursday 3 August 2023

The University of York’s Inclusive Learning team has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from Advance HE, an organisation which works at an international level to improve higher education through their work with staff, students and society.

York academic and stained glass pioneer to receive prestigious award for conservation

Posted on Monday 31 July 2023

A University of York professor has been awarded a prestigious award in recognition of her significant contribution to stained glass conservation.

AI and data science scholarships announced

Posted on Thursday 6 July 2023

The University of York has been awarded more than £600,000 in scholarship funding to deliver programmes in artificial intelligence and data science.

Industry experts to help transform doctoral supervision

Posted on Thursday 29 June 2023

The expertise of more than 100 supervisors from major industries including GSK, Unilever, the BBC, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, will support a £4.6 million project to transform guidance on Doctoral work.

York appoints Professor Lorraine Farrelly to lead the new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment

Posted on Wednesday 28 June 2023

Lorraine Farrelly has been appointed as the Founding Professor and Head of the new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of York.

Award-winning film shows blurred lines of ‘real’ and ‘virtual’ life

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023

A short film from a team at the University of York highlighting the impact virtual reality technologies can have on modern-day life has won a national film award.

Professors from York elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Posted on Thursday 18 May 2023

Professor Simon Gilbody and Professor Gavin Wright have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, in recognition of their scientific achievement and leadership.

USS/Capita Data Breach - information for staff

Posted on Saturday 13 May 2023

Cost of living crisis pushes more people towards poverty in York, according to new report

Posted on Thursday 27 April 2023

More needs to be done to protect the City’s low-income households and vulnerable residents as the cost of living crisis pushes more people towards poverty, according to a new report published today.

Studentship awards established in honour of York Biology Professor

Posted on Thursday 13 April 2023

The University of York aims to establish a fund to support the next generation of scientists to honour the memory of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason.

Arts and Humanities maintains top 100 position in latest QS World University Rankings 2023

Posted on Wednesday 22 March 2023

The University of York has maintained its strong showing in the latest QS World University rankings - with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities moving up six places to sit 66th globally and four subjects featuring in the top 50.

University of York Student Centre reaches planning milestone

Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023

Designs for a new Student Centre at the University of York have been submitted for planning permission.

University appoints Alice Maynard as new Chair of Council

Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023

The University has announced that Dr Alice Maynard CBE will be the new Chair of its governing body.

Oak National Academy award to develop science in schools

Posted on Tuesday 14 March 2023

Researchers at the University of York have been awarded £1.4 million to develop online science materials for schools.

New partnership agreed with Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic

Posted on Friday 10 March 2023

The University of York has signed an agreement with The Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic, establishing a long-term partnership highlighting the University’s commitment to global health research.

University of York seeks inspirational leader to run new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment

Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023

The University of York is to establish a new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment - with a focus on sustainable and societally-informed design.

Trailblazing University of York researchers appointed prestigious NIHR Senior Investigators

Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2023

The pioneering work of three leading University of York researchers has been recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Professor Ken Badcock appointed York’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023

The University of York has announced the appointment of Professor Ken Badcock as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.

University retains prestigious research award for over a decade

Posted on Monday 16 January 2023

The University of York’s support for researchers has been recognised by the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award for the 12th year running.

University colleagues join first UK-wide Young Academy

Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023

Three University of York academics have been asked to join the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.