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News archive: Community press releases 2024

Over £1.5M raised to establish education and community centre

Posted on Wednesday 26 June 2024

More than £1.5 million has so far been raised to establish a new education and community space, offering children and young people of Westfield fair access to new opportunities.


Norse code: University of York boosts sustainability by moving its “Viking” computer cluster to renewable data centre

Posted on Tuesday 28 May 2024

The University of York has located a new high performance computer facility dubbed “Viking 2” at a renewable data centre in Sweden.


York academic announced as New Generation Thinker

Posted on Thursday 16 May 2024

The BBC and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) reveal University of York academic, Dr Janine Bradbury as a 2024 New Generation Thinker.


York students honoured with award for volunteering to support local community

Posted on Thursday 9 May 2024

Students who have made outstanding contributions in the local area were celebrated at the Student Community and Volunteering Awards this week.


University of York announces new responsible investment commitments

Posted on Wednesday 17 April 2024

The University has announced it no longer holds investments in companies that primarily make or sell weapons and defence-related products or services.


University of York student wins prestigious Diana Legacy Award

Posted on Wednesday 27 March 2024

An undergraduate student at the University of York has won a prestigious Diana Legacy Award in recognition of his social action and humanitarian work.


University of York’s IT department scoops national sustainability award

Posted on Friday 15 March 2024

The University of York’s IT Services department has been recognised for its work in promoting sustainable practices.


Award-winning University of York scheme to support City’s school children celebrates 30th anniversary

Posted on Tuesday 16 January 2024

York Students in Schools (YSIS) is celebrating 30 years of connecting student volunteers with teachers and pupils in local schools and nurseries.


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