David Kato - David Kato, University of York

Welcome to David Kato College!

David Kato College is our newest college and is part of the new residences development on Campus East, alongside its close neighbour Anne Lister College.

The modern development offers brand new accommodation and flexible social spaces. The college itself has been specifically designed to optimise views of the beautiful landscape and the surrounding lake on Campus East.

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David Kato College

kato@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 323030
David Kato College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5FY
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David Kato’s team of staff and students are here to offer support and guidance.

College facilities

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What's on

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College sport

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College music

Join the College Music Scheme to access practice rooms, the instrument lending library and other musical activities.

Accommodation

Modern ensuite rooms which surround a central hub containing social spaces, study spaces and quiet rooms.

David Kato accommodation

The life and legacy of David Kato

David Kato was a Ugandan human rights defender and gay rights activist that had a significant impact on the rights of LGBT+ people in Uganda. In 2010, David Kato came to the University of York for six months as a Protective Fellow on the Human Rights Defenders Programme at the Centre for Applied Human Rights. Shortly after his time in York, David returned home but was murdered in 2011.

As a University of Sanctuary, we are proud to honour his life and legacy by naming our newest college in his memory.

Find out about David Kato’s activism and impact