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 York, England
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Joined March 2009
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Our Vice-Chancellor was this week part of a trade delegation to India, where he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Professor Charlie Jeffery was part of the delegation in recognition of the demand for higher education in India. (1/3)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pose for a photo on a set of red carpeted stairs. They stand with nine UK University representatives, including Professor Charlie Jeffery from the University of York.

ALT Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pose for a photo on a set of red carpeted stairs. They stand with nine UK University representatives, including Professor Charlie Jeffery from the University of York.

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You did it! You have achieved something amazing, and now you’ve found your place at York 🤍 A huge congratulations to all our new students! Welcome to York, we can’t wait to meet you! 🎓✨
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We’ll be in touch soon with all the information you need about getting ready to arrive in York. But if you’re super keen, take a look at our new student pages for a hint of what to expect: york.ac.uk/students/new/

Welcome to our new students

We look forward to welcoming you!

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We're proud to have been named Community University of the Year in the Mail University Guide 2026, awarded in recognition of our annual @YorkFestofIdeas (1/2)
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ALT Two people work at a table rolling out clay with specialist tools. A green edge surrounds the image, and a gold sticker on the corner of the image reads: Proud to be Community University of the Year, Daily Mail University Guide 2026.

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We are celebrating all the many ways we bring our staff, students, alumni, friends and partners together to make a difference. Find out more: tinyurl.com/5hab97x3 (2/2)
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Call now! +44 (0)1904 234868 ☎️ Our Clearing hotline is open and our lovely Clearing team is ready and waiting to help you find your place 🤍 york.ac.uk/clearing
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ALT Four students sit by the side of a lake, looking down at a phone. Overlaid text reads: "Clearing 2025: call now!" A small golden sticker over the image reads: Accommodation guaranteed.

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Whether you’ve not got the grades you needed for your first choice or have done even better than you expected, it’s time to find your place and future, here at York. Search our vacancies online, and call now to apply for September 2025 #ResultsDay #AlevelResults #Clearing2025
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It’s not too late to find your place at York. Clearing makes it possible 📅✨ Our Clearing hotlines open at 8am BST on 14 August. At this point, all courses with vacancies will be open for Clearing applications ☎️ Sign up for Clearing alerts now at: york.ac.uk/study/undergradua…
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ALT Central Hall, a large hexagonal concrete building, overlooks a lake. Overlaid text reads: Clearing 2025. +44 (0)1904 234868

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It’s not too late to find your place - Clearing 2025 will be here for you! 📅✨ To help feel prepared, sign up for Clearing alerts to make sure you’re the first to know about our vacancies at our wonderful University: tinyurl.com/2s43k85h
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Our Summer Graduation ceremonies are nearly here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎓 Ahead of the first #UoYGraduation ceremonies this weekend, make sure you've had a browse of our graduation web pages, so you know exactly what to expect: york.ac.uk/graduation
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ALT Several rows of York graduates in grey caps and gowns, seen from behind as they sit in front of a stage. To the left, text reads: Getting ready for graduation. All the hard work has paid off and graduation is right around the corner! Make sure you know when to arrive, where to go and what to do.

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It’s not too late to find your place, Clearing 2025 will be here for you! 📆✨ To help feel prepared, sign up for Clearing alerts to make sure you're among the first to know about vacancies at our wonderful University.🔔 Sign up for Clearing alerts now: tinyurl.com/mrxdfcat.
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ALT Three students smile as they crowd around a laptop screen at a table. To the right, black text on a yellow background reads: "Confused about Clearing 2025? Sign up to our email alerts! They will walk you through our process, keep you updated on course vacancies and help you find your place. york.ac.uk/clearing"

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Our Clearing vacancies are now live! 👀 If you’ve got your results, you can explore courses and apply online now for September 2025: tinyurl.com/n3vvwhxk Waiting for your results? Sign up for Clearing alerts and be the first to know about vacancies: tinyurl.com/2s43k85h
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ALT Two students laugh as they sit at a picnic bench on a sunny day. To the left, text reads: Clearing vacancies 2025. Already know your exam results? Time to find your place at York! Our Clearing vacancies are ready and waiting. Apply online now for September 2025.

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We’re officially on the rise here at York, having climbed 15 places in the latest QS @worlduniranking 🌟🎉 Out of 1,500 institutions, we’ve risen to 169th in the world and 25th in the UK, according to the #QSWUR2026. Find out more: tinyurl.com/y8jbfwtx
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ALT A light green background with a white box, featuring a green arrow pointing upwards. Overlaid text in dark green reads: "[Up] 15 Places in the QS World University Rankings 2026".

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We've officially been ranked 12th in the UK - and top in Yorkshire - in the Complete University Guide 2026 🌟🎉 The annual @compuniguide league table ranks more than 130 UK universities based on a range of criteria. Read more about the #CUG2026: tinyurl.com/yc4m3t57
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ALT A dark blue background with a yellow box. Overlaid text in blue, yellow and white reads: "12th in the UK and top in Yorkshire in the Complete University Guide 2026"

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Michael Morpurgo Celebration Day is here! A huge welcome to everyone booked into today’s live reading and Q&A with Michael - all 18,000 of you! Show us how you’re celebrating by tagging @YorkFestofIdeas in your posts, or using #MorpurgoDay
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The York Festival of Ideas is officially here! Over the next two weeks, we'll be hosting more than 200 online and in-person events, all designed to inspire, educate and entertain. And the best part? Almost all of it is free to attend. Find out more: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025
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There are only a few days left for schools and home educators to register for the online event of the year - a live reading and Q&A session with children’s author Michael Morpurgo! 👇
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ALT Michael Morpurgo speaks into a microphone as he reads from a large folder of printed work. Behind him is a poster for the York Festival of Ideas.

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Join us online for a unique opportunity to hear Michael read excerpts from Cobweb, and to ask him questions about his work, inspiration and love of nature. Part of the Festival of Ideas, this free event forms the centre of the first ever Michael Morpurgo Celebration Day.
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More than 15,000 pupils are already registered to join the reading. Schools, teachers and home educators can register interest now to secure a place: tinyurl.com/yxfrun62
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The @DHSCgovuk is calling for evidence to inform England's first ever men's health strategy. Watch Professor Paul Galdas from our Department of Health Sciences as he talks to GP Dr Mark Perera about some of the issues that have created a life expectancy gap for men.
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It's time for a national conversation on men's health. As we launch the call for evidence for our men's health strategy, Professor Paul Galdas and GP Dr Mark Perera discuss some of the health problems men face. What are your experiences? Share them here: gov.uk/government/calls-for-…
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