Supporting Opportunity, Advancing Research
Our spirit of shared purpose is the defining hallmark at York.
Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equality for all is what unites and drives us forward.
Today this commitment is captured in the simple phrase: we are a University for the Public Good. Together, we are creating a university where opportunity and innovation are not just ideals but realities for all.
Together we will make York the university of opportunity in the UK and advance innovative research for public good.
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I am truly humbled by the enduring generosity of the University’s philanthropic community. The University owes its foundation to the encouragement, inspiration and financial support of hundreds of donors, ranging from individuals through to the largest national institutions. Your support has continued to help generations of students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and has deeply enriched our capability to undertake research for the public good.
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice Chancellor and President
Advancing Research through philanthropy
Research is fundamental to improving society, enabling economic growth in the right areas and changing people’s lives for the better.
In a world facing a climate transition, a migration crisis, global political turmoil and rapidly increasing inequality, the right kind of research is needed now more than ever.
Latest news
On 19 June the University of York marked Refugee Week with a celebration of the York Sanctuary Fund and its life-changing impact supporting asylum seeking students and academics.
After losing Roudhan, Steven began fundraising in his memory, supporting underrepresented students in science through the GenerationResearch program.
An incredible £9,083 was raised for Mentally Fit York by Great York Walkers, who took on the challenge of walking up to 25 miles for mental health.
The University of York is proud to launch the pioneering new Centre for Digital Innovation in Philanthropy and Fundraising, with the goal of advancing digital technology in the charity sector.