Dr Rachel Alsop along with colleagues Professor Sara de Jong and Professor Simon Parker from the Department of Politics received a highly commended award in the 'Bridge Builder' category at the fourth annual Community Without Limits Inclusive Impact Awards held at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Tuesday 25 November.

York is ranked 8th in the UK for Criminology in the latest release of The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

York is ranked 10th in the UK for Criminology in the latest release of the Guardian University Guide (2026).

Professor Penfold-Mounce has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her outstanding contribution to teaching excellence in higher education in the UK.

York is ranked =2nd in the Russell Group for 'Learning opportunities' among universities included for 'Sociology' in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).

On the 18th June, the Department of Sociology celebrated it's 60th anniversary with a full day of showcasing the contributions to Sociology with various talks from past and present staff.

York is ranked 11th in the UK for Sociology in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2026).

We have been ranked 88th in the world and 17th in the UK for the subject of Sociology in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject.