News archive: Quality press releases 2023
Olympic Gold for rower Georgie Brayshaw
Posted on Friday 2 August 2024
The University of York’s Head of Sport has spoken of his pride after rower Georgie Brayshaw clinched Olympic Gold in the women’s quadruple sculls.
York academics awarded New Year's Honours 2024
Posted on Friday 29 December 2023
Two University of York academics have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.
York horticulturist honoured at THE awards
Posted on Thursday 7 December 2023
Jason Daff, Horticulture Manager at the University of York's Department of Biology, has been named Technician of the Year at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards.
York ranked ninth in UK in sustainability rankings
Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023
The University of York has been ranked the ninth most sustainable university in the UK and 29th in the world, according to the QS Sustainability Rankings 2024.
York’s Sustainability Clinic scoops Green Gown award
Posted on Friday 1 December 2023
The University of York's Sustainability Clinic has won a prestigious Green Gown award.
Archaeology data service accredited by National Archives
Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023
The University of York’s Archeology Data Service has been accredited by The National Archives, the first digital-only archive to receive the award.
Doctoral Training Centre for next generation of AI experts established at York
Posted on Tuesday 31 October 2023
The University of York is one of 16 universities to receive funding for a new Doctoral Training Centre in artificial intelligence (AI) to train the next generation of researchers and innovators.
University of York academic honoured with prestigious law prize
Posted on Friday 20 October 2023
Professor of Public law Joe Tomlinson has won a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Law 2023.
University of York scientist wins prestigious award
Posted on Monday 16 October 2023
Nuclear physicist Professor David Jenkins has been awarded the 2023 Institute of Physics Ernest Rutherford medal and prize.
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Gold for York in Teaching Excellence Framework
Posted on Thursday 28 September 2023
The University of York has been awarded Gold in the latest national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the highest rating possible.
York once more recognised in prestigious guide and shortlisted for University of the Year
Posted on Friday 15 September 2023
York has been shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
York shortlisted for University of the Year at prestigious THE awards
Posted on Thursday 7 September 2023
The University of York has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
OBE for York biologist in King’s Birthday honours
Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023
Professor Jane Hill has been awarded an OBE for services to conservation ecology in the King’s Birthday Honours.
OBE for York archaeologist in King’s Birthday honours
Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023
Professor Nicky Milner has been awarded an OBE for services to archaeology and higher education in the King’s Birthday Honours.
York signs partnership agreement with O.P. Jindal Global University
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
The University of York has signed a strategic partnership agreement with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) that will support student mobility opportunities and academic collaboration.
Computer Vision scientist honoured with India UK Achievers award
Posted on Friday 27 January 2023
A University of York computer science PhD student has been recognised with the India UK Achievers award for her role in using science to create positive social impact.
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