News archive: Community press releases 2024
Greg Jenner appointed an Honorary Fellow in the Department of History
Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024
The public historian, author and broadcaster Greg Jenner has been appointed as a Fellow of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP) in the University of York’s Department of History.
York hosts Universities of Sanctuary Conference
Posted on Friday 13 December 2024
The University of York is hosting the Universities of Sanctuary Conference 2024, focusing on how higher education can develop enduring and sustainable ways to promote sanctuary beyond moments of crisis.
University of York’s Aubrey Williams painting restored to former glory
Posted on Tuesday 3 December 2024
A painting by the renowned Guyanese artist Aubrey Williams has been restored after a meticulous conservation process lasting five months.
York professor wins top award for Outstanding Public Policy Impact
Posted on Friday 22 November 2024
Professor Charlotte O'Brien has won a prestigious award in recognition of her work in setting up a legal action research hub investigating how Brexit affects the social rights of millions of EU citizens living in the UK.
York graduate named Booker Prize 2024 winner
Posted on Wednesday 13 November 2024
University of York graduate, Samantha Harvey, has been named the winner of the Booker Prize 2024 for her novel Orbital.
York’s Executive Board appointments
Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2024
The University of York has confirmed new appointments to its Executive Board to strengthen academic support and combined financial and operational leadership.
New education centres to create opportunities for thousands of young people in Grimsby and Bridlington
Posted on Thursday 17 October 2024
A partnership between the universities of York, Hull and the university-access charity IntoUniversity will be opening two new education centres in Grimsby and Bridlington.
University of York alumnus wins the Nobel Prize for Economics
Posted on Tuesday 15 October 2024
University of York alumnus Daron Acemoglu has been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences.
Dr Inês Martins awarded Royal Society University Research Fellowship
Posted on Wednesday 2 October 2024
Dr Inês Martins, of York’s Department of Biology, has been awarded a prestigious University Research Fellowship (URF) from the Royal Society.
The world goes quackers as Long Boi sculpture unveiled live on BBC Radio 1
Posted on Thursday 26 September 2024
A statue to commemorate the life and legacy of the University of York’s unusually tall duck, Long Boi, has been unveiled live on BBC Radio 1 by presenter Greg James.
New Centre brings printing traditions back to York
Posted on Wednesday 11 September 2024
A new Centre has been launched in York to celebrate the city’s tradition of printing, with the aim of protecting this endangered heritage craft.
Remembering David Foster
Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024
A tribute from former Vice-Chancellor Sir Ron Cooke
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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