Opinion pieces

Published comment pieces written by the Vice-Chancellor and members of the University Executive Board.

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Moves that can restore standing of universities

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Yorkshire Post, November 2024

Gaps in maintenance support for students

Open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, December 2024; a joint letter from University of York Students’ Union officers, Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery and other Vice-Chancellors, MPs and students' union officers

Vice Chancellor in plea to rethink university funding

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Yorkshire Post, April 2024

How to solve the problem of university strikes

Opinion piece by Charlie Jeffery in the Financial Times, January 2023