News archive 2010: Quality recognition stories
York is THE University of the Year
Posted on Friday 26 November 2010
The University of York has been named University of the Year in the 2010 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
Top television award for University of York lecturer
Posted on Friday 5 November 2010
David Hickman, a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television, has won a prestigious Grierson award for Best Science Documentary, for his Channel 4 film Race and Intelligence: Science's Last Taboo.
Eureka! Three York scientists honoured
Posted on Friday 8 October 2010
Three University of York scientists have been named in the Eureka 100 ‘most important contemporary figures in British science’.
University of York shortlisted for four major awards
Posted on Thursday 23 September 2010
The University of York has been shortlisted in four categories in the 2010 Times Higher Education Awards.
Accolades for York's support of women in science
Posted on Friday 17 September 2010
Three departments at the University of York have received awards from the Athena SWAN charter in recognition of their commitment to support women in science.
York recognised as world top 100 university
Posted on Thursday 16 September 2010
The University of York has consolidated its position among the world’s elite universities, in two rankings released this month.
University of York’s teaching wins student praise
Posted on Thursday 19 August 2010
A new nationwide survey of students ranks the University of York in the top ten of UK universities for the quality of its teaching.
York in top five for PhD completions
Posted on Monday 2 August 2010
New figures reveal the University of York as among the top five English institutions for PhD completions.
Special Award for the Chemical Industry Education Centre
Posted on Thursday 29 July 2010
A centre at the University of York that aims to create enthusiasm for science and technology in children has received a special award for excellence for its work in schools.
National recognition for University of York academic
Posted on Monday 26 July 2010
A University of York academic has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, the highest honour for scholars working in the humanities and social sciences.
York academic wins National Teaching Fellowship award
Posted on Thursday 24 June 2010
A University of York academic has won an award recognising excellence in teaching.
University of York scientist honoured with OBE
Posted on Monday 14 June 2010
Professor Deborah Smith has been awarded an OBE for services to science in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
New Royal Society honour for University of York scientist
Posted on Wednesday 9 June 2010
A biochemist at the University of York has won his second major award in a month from the UK’s foremost scientific institution.
Royal Society honours for two York scientists
Posted on Friday 21 May 2010
Two members of the University of York’s Department of Chemistry have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world’s top honours in science.
Teacher training at York is "outstanding"
Posted on Friday 30 April 2010
Teacher training at the University of York has been judged "outstanding" by the Office for Standards in Education.
Physics recognised for reducing gender inequality
Posted on Wednesday 21 April 2010
The Department of Physics at the University of York is one of three across the UK that have been recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for efforts made to reduce gender inequality among academic staff.
University chefs serve up a recipe for success
Posted on Monday 12 April 2010
Chefs from the University of York have won three medals - two golds and a bronze - in major culinary competitions.
Royal award for social policy research
Posted on Tuesday 16 February 2010
The Queen will this week recognise the work of a research unit at the University of York, which has helped to develop a range of policies to support vulnerable people over more than 35 years.
University wins awards for customer service and staff development
Posted on Friday 12 February 2010
Staff at the University of York are celebrating winning two important awards.
York's new teaching and research link with Tate Britain
Posted on Tuesday 5 January 2010
A major new partnership has been established between the University of York and one of the UK's leading art institutions.
University staff feature in the New Year Honours List
Posted on Friday 1 January 2010
The work of three members of staff at the University of York has been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
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