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News archive: Community press releases 2014

University of York and National Railway Museum relationship strengthened

Thursday 30 October 2014

The National Railway Museum, together with the University of York, has officially re-launched the Institute of Railway Studies - and reiterated their joint commitment to the partnership between both York institutions.


Growing success for York Children’s University

Friday 24 October 2014

The York Children’s University has received a Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award, highlighting its extensive work engaging children across the city.


York students encouraged to nominate top landlords

Tuesday 7 October 2014

Students at the University of York have the opportunity to nominate landlords in the inaugural Good Landlord Awards, a student-led scheme which seeks to recognise and celebrate the best in student landlordship in the city.


Teenagers honoured at University of York award ceremony

Wednesday 9 July 2014

Budding scientists from across Yorkshire and the Humber have received Ogden Schools Physicist of the Year Awards at the University of York.


University volunteers help raise aspirations of York’s talented maths pupils

Wednesday 2 July 2014

Many school students will recognise y=mx+c as the equation of a straight line. But for 32 teenagers from schools across York it now stands for something extra - the York Mathematical Excellence Club.


New university outreach centre aims to inspire next generation of scientists

Monday 7 April 2014

A new science outreach centre at the University of York is aiming to motivate and enthuse visitors of all ages about modern science by providing a top-quality facility and experience.


Students’ woollen bunting idea gets Tour knitters in a spin

Wednesday 2 April 2014

A woolly idea dreamt up by University of York students to use mini jerseys as Tour de France bunting has captured the imagination of knitters around the world.


Students focus on York faces for Tour de France festival

Friday 24 January 2014

Plans for a giant photo mosaic, made up of the faces of York residents, students and tourists, have been drawn up by University of York students as part of a Tour de France cultural festival.


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