# Independent minds.Collective spirit.

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# Independent minds. Collective spirit.

A member of the Russell Group and **one of just four UK universities** rated both [gold for teaching and top 10 for research](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/rankings/), we combine academic excellence with social purpose.

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From our beautiful campus to our historic city, there’s so much to love. It’s not too late to apply and join us in 2026.

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## Explore our research

We inspire and change lives. A member of the Russell Group, our thriving research and innovation culture is at the forefront of new knowledge and understanding.

[Our research](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/) reflects our extraordinary and diverse community and partnerships. From a spark of curiosity, we explore the unknown and open up new ideas and opportunities for all.

Research

### [New horizons](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/community/fund-regional-challenges/)

Partnering with local communities to drive social change across North Yorkshire.

Research

### [Rewilding myths](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/black-death-rewilding-biodiversity/)

Exploring how medieval history is shaping our modern approach to nature recovery.

Research

### [Rescuing heritage](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/heritage-science-initiative)

A new investment for technology to help protect at-risk data from historic sites in the Antarctic.

Research

### [Opening doors](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/inclusive-volunteering/)

Transforming volunteering into a vital tool for wellbeing and social inclusion.

## News and events

News

### [Creative power](https://xrstories.co.uk/new-evidence-from-xr-stories-driving-innovation-and-investment-in-york-and-north-yorkshires-creative-industries/)

New research reveals York’s creative industries contribute £790m to the economy.

Event

### [Quantum entanglement](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem2-25-26/neutron-stars/)

24 March 2026

Professor Daniel Watts discusses linking neutron star mysteries to quantum breakthroughs in medical technology.

News

### [Skilled graduates to fuel UK growth - report](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/growth-skills-report/)

Eight in ten critical jobs require degree-level qualifications, placing HE at the centre of the country’s economic future.

News

### [Leading voices](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/academy-of-social-sciences-2026/)

Two leading York professors elected to the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences.

News

### [Deep discussions](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/sustainability/campus-operations/climate-action/geothermal-energy/news/york-mp-energy-vision/)

University leaders and York Central MP Rachael Maskell meet government minister to share energy vision.

News

### [First impressions](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/campus/artist-impressions-mumbai-campus/)

Artist's impressions of our Mumbai campus have been unveiled.

### [Ancient societies ‘far more democratic than assumed’, study suggests](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/ancient-societies-democratic/)

18 March 2026

### [University joins forces with key partners to launch £20m bid to supercharge regional economy](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/community/supercharge-regional-economy/)

16 March 2026

### [University leads programme to train next generation of nuclear scientists](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/quality/training-next-generation-nuclear-scientists/)

13 March 2026

### [University of York duo to walk 125 miles in five days to combat regional educational inequality](https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/community/walk-regional-inequality/)

10 March 2026

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## Campus and city life

Our safe and inclusive campus environment and our student-friendly city provide everything you need to make the most of your university experience.

### [Student life](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/)

Make friends for life, discover new passions and learn invaluable skills. Discover why you'll love York.

### [Accommodation](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/accommodation/)

Be right at the heart of the action. Choose from a range of room types on or very near to campus.

### [The city of York](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/student-life/york-yorkshire/)

Lively, full of culture and beautiful, York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

## Support in difficult times

These are challenging times for many of our community. We're doing what we can to help and are committed to supporting where we can:

- [Global crises support and action we're taking](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/sanctuary/support-global-crises/)
- [Equal Access Fund for asylum seeking students](https://www.york.ac.uk/york-unlimited/our-priorities/university-of-opportunity/eas/)
- [Support through the cost of living crisis](https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/cost-of-living-hub/)

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