Our Priorities
The University of York exists for public good.
Our founders endowed the University with a strong social purpose, drawing on a rich tradition of social justice and combating inequality in a way that is distinctive to the City of York.
We invite you, our global community of staff, students, alumni and friends to join us on this mission to improve lives. You are the key.
We will connect you to projects that enable brilliant minds to think differently to solve the challenges of the world today.
We have identified four priority areas which you can support through gifts of money and time. By supporting these areas, we will create new ways to tackle inequalities and new ways to help every student to succeed. Together there are no limits to what we can achieve.
As a university we are focused on driving change and becoming more inclusive, so that we can attract a wider range of people from different backgrounds with the opportunity to study here and become a part of this community.
Standing on the shoulders of the York Unlimited campaign and the work of philanthropy at York, we are really looking forward to putting inclusion into everything that we do. It is so important that people feel a sense of belonging when they come through the doors of the University of York.
Heather Melville, Chancellor
Our Priorities
A University of Opportunity
Helping students overcome barriers through scholarships and tailored support
Mentally Fit York
Our fund to transform mental health on a local, national and international scale
Enterprise Works
Developing the spaces, skills and support for talented entrepreneurs at York and across the region
The York Sanctuary Fund
Providing a place of safety, research and teaching to those seeking sanctuary. Support is provided through scholarships, programmes & emergency support