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News archive: Quality press releases 2017

University expands scholarship scheme

Thursday 7 December 2017

The University of York has announced the expansion of a scholarship scheme which allows students fleeing conflict an opportunity to study at the University.


York’s success in assisting World Health Organization recognised

Thursday 23 November 2017

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised a University of York research centre for its outstanding commitment to promoting universal access to health.


York academic wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

Monday 30 October 2017

A University of York academic has received a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize to continue his research into health inequalities.


Recognition for York academic’s outstanding contribution to science education

Friday 6 October 2017

A University of York academic has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP) for his internationally leading research in physics education.


Partnership with Harbin Institute of Technology launched

Monday 31 July 2017

The University of York’s Department of Electronic Engineering has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen (HITSZ), China, to establish a joint laboratory for wireless communications.


York among the best for graduate outcomes, latest Government figures reveal

Friday 16 June 2017

The latest figures from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataset (LEO) confirms that York is second in the Russell Group for the percentage of graduates who are in further study or employment after one and three years.


York scientist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize

Monday 8 May 2017

A University of York scientist has been awarded the 2017 Royal Society of Chemistry Tilden Prize.


York named British Rowing World Class Start centre

Thursday 4 May 2017

The University of York has been recognised as one of 10 British Rowing centres in the UK for the development of its World Class Start Olympic pathway programme.


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