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
Over £72,000 has been raised by students, staff, alumni, and friends in this year’s Challenge Week to support student clubs and societies at York.
Earlier this month Baroness Lady Hale, former president of the UK’s Supreme Court, visited the University’s Law School for a special talk.
From tackling poverty to improving children’s mental health, new grants will support researchers to work with partners across the region to find practical solutions to challenges facing communities in York and North Yorkshire.
A donation from transport service Uber has enabled students to volunteer with school pupils in disadvantaged areas across the city.