Supporting Opportunity, Advancing Research
Our spirit of shared purpose is the defining hallmark at York.
Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equality for all is what unites and drives us forward.
Today this commitment is captured in the simple phrase: we are a University for the Public Good. Together, we are creating a university where opportunity and innovation are not just ideals but realities for all.
Together we will make York the university of opportunity in the UK and advance innovative research for public good.
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I am truly humbled by the enduring generosity of the University’s philanthropic community. The University owes its foundation to the encouragement, inspiration and financial support of hundreds of donors, ranging from individuals through to the largest national institutions. Your support has continued to help generations of students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and has deeply enriched our capability to undertake research for the public good.
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice Chancellor and President
Advancing Research through philanthropy
Research is fundamental to improving society, enabling economic growth in the right areas and changing people’s lives for the better.
In a world facing a climate transition, a migration crisis, global political turmoil and rapidly increasing inequality, the right kind of research is needed now more than ever.
Latest news
Giving Day 2025 has raised an incredible £270,606 to support students and mental health at York.
An interdisciplinary collaboration between the University of York and York Hospital has secured a prestigious Breast Cancer Now grant - the first of its kind to be secured by the university. Its goal is to advance robotics and AI in healthcare and bridge a critical gap in diagnosing one of the most common forms of cancer.
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The University of York is calling on its global community to invest in a legacy of equity, sustainability, and opportunity, as it unveils a renewed focus on endowment growth and investing for sustainability. The initiative aims to strengthen the University's long-term financial resilience while advancing its mission as a University for the Public Good.