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University of York on the up in research rankings

Posted on 13 September 2007

York is ranked 4th of 108 UK higher education institutions for its research activity, according to a new report in Research Fortnight. Researchers at the University of York had one of the highest success rates in the UK from the 197 research grant applications they made last year to Research Councils.

The ranking identifies the ‘Big 36’ - Britain’s leading research universities. Now in 4th place, up from 7th in 2005, York demonstrates its credentials as one of the powerhouses of British research.

This ranking reinforces York’s reputation as a major force in British research

Professor Alastair Fitter FRS

Professor Alastair Fitter FRS, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at York said: "This ranking reinforces York’s reputation as a major force in British research. Our strength is across the board, in science, social science and the humanities. Our research makes a great contribution to society - in science and technology, the arts, and public policy influence.

"This is good news for York as one of England’s six Science Cities where international class research lies at the heart of the region’s success.

As well as Research Council grants, University researchers win grants and contracts from other organisations, including industry, UK Government departments, the EU, major charities and international bodies.

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