2024 news
Thanks to a team of 31 student callers and the generosity of 183 donors, an incredible £107,567 has been raised in the most recent YuCall telephone campaign, which will transform lives at York.
On Friday, 15th November 2024, the University of York, in collaboration with the Yorkshire Macular Degeneration Fund & Hull York Medical School, hosted an engaging ‘Meet the Researchers’ event to accelerate the fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
The University of York's annual Giving Day, held on 6–7 November, achieved an impressive milestone by raising over £322,527 to support students and mental health.
The University of York is proud to be an Official Nominator of the 2025 Earthshot Prize - an ambitious global prize designed to celebrate the best solutions to help repair our planet.
One of only 6 new projects to be funded through an extremely competitive process, this joint project will investigate the impact of flood events on maternal health in two coastal cities: Accra and Kingston upon Hull.
In a heartfelt tribute to Long Boi, the beloved campus duck, a bronze statue commissioned through crowdfunding was unveiled on September 26th in a special ceremony led by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James.
Alumnus Dr Allen Michael Samuels, who recently passed away at age 79, has left an incredible £1 million gift to the University, which will be used to remove barriers to access and enhance opportunities for disadvantaged students.
World-renowned actress Dame Judi Dench has been appointed Patron of the Yorkshire Macular Degeneration Fund, an initiative focused on supporting research into vision loss and blindness.
The Thin Ice Press: York Centre for Print has officially found its new home at the historic Old School House, where it is now open to the public for workshops, events, and much more: bringing centuries-old printing traditions back to York.
The University pays tribute to David Foster, a cherished friend and former colleague of the University of York, who has died at the age of 86.
In a tribute to his late son and York student Roudhan, Steve Beckwith is set to embark on a sponsored walk on Monday 30th July from his home in Holmfirth to the University of York campus. This heartfelt journey aims to honour Roudhan's memory and raise funds for GenerationResearch, supporting paid studentships.
More than £1.5 million has so far been raised to establish a new education and community space 'The Place', offering children and young people of Westfield, York, fair access to new opportunities.
York researchers at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) are crowdfunding for a crucial study to advance our understanding and develop kinder treatments for a rare group of blood cancers.
The annual Great York Walk on Saturday, 18th May 2024 was a huge success as over 110 enthusiastic walkers raised £16,638 towards improving mental health in York and beyond.
The University of York has been longlisted for the prestigious Aziz Inclusion Award, recognising its commitment to enhancing the British Muslim student experience on campus.
In a grand celebration marking 100 years of enduring friendship between York and New York, the University of York hosted a special alumni reception at the prestigious Yale Club in New York City on Friday, May 3rd.
The University of York and the broader academic community are mourning the loss of Joan Jacobs, whose passing has left a deep sense of sadness across our community.
The University of York recently hosted a heartwarming reception at Derwent College to honour the pioneering classes of 1966, 1967, and 1968.
An undergraduate student at the University of York has won a prestigious Diana Legacy Award in recognition of his social action and humanitarian work.
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From Saturday 9 March to Sunday 17 March, 15 sports societies at York took on a series of challenges to raise essential funds for their clubs and 'raise their game' in advance of Roses 2024.
From February 13th to March 21st, 2024, a dedicated team of student callers engaged in heartfelt conversations with alumni and friends of the university and raised an impressive £136,071.88
Somali-British Activist, Dr Magid Magid, joins the York Sanctuary Fund development board with the aim of making the university a place of empowerment for those seeking sanctuary.
The first wellbeing action day organised by the York for Life alumni sustainability network championed alumni, staff, and students coming together to improve the campus environment.
The virtual event drew together diverse speakers and attracted a significant audience, with nearly 200 individuals signing up and over 70 people attending.
On Thursday, 29 February, friends and alumni of the University of York gathered at the Royal Society of Arts to support the York Sanctuary Fund - our fund to ensure a realistic package of support to those seeking sanctuary.
Our New Future for Heritage Print in York crowdfunder raised £33,310 to create a working press room, museum and gallery in York.
YuPlan, our Will Writing and Estate Planning Webinar was held on Jan 25 2024. This free event is organised by the Legacy Team in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni, and features local York solicitors Crombie Wilkinson.
The BBC's Evan Davis chaired our online webinar discussing two pioneering initiatives the University is involved in: The Place and IntoUniversity, which aim to close the gaps in educational attainment for young people in our region.