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Celebrate the spirit of York: where we challenge academic norms, nurture diverse talent, and pursue answers to society's most pressing questions. Discover stories of how our global community has fuelled innovation, empowered students, and advanced knowledge across fields.

A Somali Journalist and York Human Rights Defender's Fight for Freedom

For Refugee Week we spotlight University of York Human Rights Defender, Abdalle Mumin, a Somali journalist who endured displacement, violence, and government oppression to report the truth.

Abdalle currently holds a Protective Fellowship for Human Rights Defenders at the University's Centre for Applied Human Rights, which has been funded by the generous support of donors to the York Sanctuary Fund.

Read the interview

Philanthropy stories

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At York, we love to celebrate the incredible impact our donors make.

In 2022 Emeritus Professor Deborah Smith, York’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research from 2014-2020, along with other generous donors, offered support to inspiring PhD student Estelle Praet, to enable vital research to continue on plastic pollution in the Galapagos Islands. In this special video we bring together Deborah and Estelle to discuss the difference their gift has made.

Philanthropy is like a catalyst: it's sowing a seed that then grows into something much bigger because of the help we, and York, have enabled

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Your impact reports

Impact Report 2023/24

As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the moments that have brought us together and the milestones we’ve achieved as a community.

York Unlimited end of campaign Impact Report

Read about some of the astonishing achievements made as a result of York Unlimited.

Your Impact Report 2021/22

A round up of all the great achievements and success York Unlimited had in 2022.

Your Impact Report 2020/21

Just some of the highlights of what York Unlimited has achieved over the last 12 months, thanks to your support and generosity.

Keep up to date with our latest philanthropic news

Groundbreaking study hopes to change the landscape of blood cancer treatment

York researchers at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) are crowdfunding for a crucial study to advance our understanding and develop kinder treatments for a rare group of blood cancers.

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Triumph for Mentally Fit York as £16,638 raised in the Great York Walk 2024!

The annual Great York Walk on Saturday, 18th May 2024 was a huge success as over 110 enthusiastic walkers raised £16,638 towards improving mental health in York and beyond.

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University of York Longlisted for Aziz Inclusion Award

The University of York has been longlisted for the prestigious Aziz Inclusion Award, recognising its commitment to enhancing the British Muslim student experience on campus.

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Celebrating a Century of Friendship: University of York Hosts Alumni Event in New York

In a grand celebration marking 100 years of enduring friendship between York and New York, the University of York hosted a special alumni reception at the prestigious Yale Club in New York City on Friday, May 3rd.

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To find out more and support our Campaign, please contact us at alumni@york.ac.uk.