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The image shows a jaw of teeth on the ground during the Rising Star and naledi excavation. Photo credit: National Geographic and Mathew Berger.
A picture of of two students sat outside using laptops. Text reads: Clearing 2026. Confused about clearing 2026? Sign up to our email alerts! They will guide you through our process, keep you updated on course vacancies and help you find your place. York.ac.uk/clearing. A guaranteed accommodation sticker is also visible.
A rainbow arching over accommodation on Campus East.
Image shows a tropical lake, with overhanging palm-like branches. Text reads: “Counting the cost. British demand for everyday global commodities can be linked to more than 29,000 hectares of deforestation worldwide in a single year, with tens of thousands of hectares stripped directly from overseas ecosystems.”
Heslington Hall on the University of York campus in the sun.
Images shows two scientists in a greenhouse laboratory at the University of York. Text reads: “New Nicotine Knowledge. Scientists have been trying to find out how plants make nicotine for 200 years. Now York’s researchers have found the answer, bringing exciting possibilities for new medicine and vaccines.”
White and dark blue text in a light blue background, with more white text against a full dark blue background. Text reads: 20th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Image shows and artistic rendering of Mohenjo-daro whichwas the Indus civilisation’s largest city. Text reads; “Ancient equality. New research shows the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro, in modern-day Pakistan, was a rare example of a society creating a high standard of living for everyone - rather than a wealthy few.”
Daffodils flower under a road sign for Harewood Way.
Nick Mohammed and Alan George sit in two plush seats at the front of an auditorium. Alan holds a black and white photo of his younger self standing beside Russian composer Shostakovich.
A colourful illustration of a pencil and ballot paper. Overlaid text reads: Vote for your next York SU Sabbatical Officers.
Four students in climbing harnesses and helmets stand with their arms around each other. Superimposed in the background is the York Challenge Week logo and the words: Raise our game. 7 March 2026 to 15 March 2026
A group of four students walking near the lake. Text reads: "Masters Taster Day, Wednesday 18 March, 10am to 4pm.
The International Women's day logo on a plum background. Test reads: "International Women's Day Sunday 8 March. This year's theme is #GiveToGain. We're celebrating with events on campus and elsewhere in York."
Illustrations of two students walking on a blue background. Text reads: Tell us how you travel. Win an iPad.
Four students walking and talking in front of the University or York campus lake. Text reads: "Masters Taster Day, Wednesday 18 March, 10am to 4pm."
Three students walk between trees and bushes on campus on a sunny day. Overlaid text reads: Sustainability week is back!
An artist's impression of the inside of the University of York Mumbai, showing students walking around a modern, bright space.
An aerial view of One Boulevard, a stone building overlooking a park and lake in India.
Illustrations of ballot papers marked with crosses. Text reads: It's time to lead your SU. York SU Sabbatical Officer nominations open now! Monday 16 February - Friday 6 March at 12pm.
A mosque under a starry sky. Text reads: Ramadan Mubarak. Wishing a blessed and generous Ramadan to our students, staff and alumni.
An intricate illustration of a horse decorated with flowers on a red background. Behind, a subtle illustration of Central Hall, a University building. Overlaid text reads: Happy Year of the Horse from the University of York.
A large crowd stands on a square beside a lake on a dark evening. Many of them are holding small tealights
A graduate in grey robe and cap makes a heart with her hands as she walks across the stage at graduation.
A drone shot of York Minster on a sunny day.
A row of lit tealights sit on a table in a dark room. Text reads: Holocaust Memorial Day lecture. Hiding the holocaust: Examining the architecture and topography of terror. Monday 26 January, 6.30pm.
Two students smile as they work at laptop side-by-side on a sofa. Text reads: Postgraduate online open day. Tuesday 10 February, 10am to 2pm
Headshots of Amish Tripathi, Professor Sir Simon Donaldson, Professor Sue Hartley and Dame Amanda Blanc. Text reads: "Honorary graduates. Introducing the four distinguished figures who will receive honorary degrees during our graduation ceremonies this winter."
A layer of ice over the top of campus lake, lit in the winter sun. Poking through the ice is a sign reading: Danger, thin ice. Keep off.
A female mallard peeks over a row of foliage, looking at something off camera.
Two graduates in grey caps and gowns smile broadly as they sit in the front row of a hall full of graduates. Overlaid text reads: congratulations graduates!
Central Hall, a brutalist octagonal building, seen from across the lake on a cloudy day. Text reads: Happy New year!
Three side-by-side headshots of Professors Brian Ferguson, Avtar Matharu and Dee Dyas. Text reads: Triple new year honours. Three University of York academics have been recognised in the King’s New Year honours.
Three side-by-side headshots of Professors Brian Ferguson, Avtar Matharu and Dee Dyas. Text reads: Triple new year honours. Three University of York academics have been recognised in the King’s New Year honours.
Fireworks over campus lake. Text reads: A year of discovery. As 2025 comes to an end, we look back at an exceptional year of academic achievement.
Students throw snowballs on the lawn outside Heslington Hall, a redbrick building, on a snowy day. Overlaid text reads: Merry Christmas
York Minster peeks out the end of a row of buildings. Streaks of orange and red light run along the street, which is lit by streetlights at dusk.
Students take a selfie on a snowy campus. Text reads: Take care this winter.
Central Hall, a large concrete octagonal building, under a stormy, snowy sky. Below the hall is a large lake, which has frozen over and is blanketed in a carpet of snow.
Campus in the snow. Text reads: Winter vacation opening hours. From Saturday 13 December, our Eat, Shop and Drink outlets will operate reduced opening hours for the winter vacation period.
A disposable coffee cup decorated to look like Santa between two jars full of sweets. Below, a hand-written label reads: Care leavers collection
A light green box on a dark green background, with text reading: "Top 2% in the world for sustainability. QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026"