University of York
The University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students and over the years has expanded to over 18,000. There are now 30 academic departments covering a wide range of subjects from the sciences to social sciences and humanities. In recent years, the £750m campus expansion has seen the opening of seven new buildings, all located on the attractive Heslington campus.
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- The Access and Outreach and Student Recruitment teams work closely with teachers, advisers and other partners to offer a range of interactive outreach and recruitment activities.
- They work with primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and mature students across the country. Their aim is to enthuse and inspire talented young people from all backgrounds about higher education.
- Many of their activities involve ongoing relationships with schools and colleges. They have an ambitious vision to work with a wide and diverse range of schools, colleges, students and applicants to help create a university for public good with a strong social purpose.
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- 18th
In the UK (2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings)
- 23
Athena Swan awards received, including three golds, in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.