NEW! Join us on 20 Feb when we host a book launch @york.ac.uk with @profkepickett.bsky.social, @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social and @helenbarnard.bsky.social - (@trusselluk.bsky.social). With @compassoffice.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social The Good Society www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Light Up the Night, an evening dedicated to standing in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence 🕯️ (1/5)

Did you meet your soulmate while studying at York? Maybe a chance encounter changed your life forever, or perhaps you stopped by a campus bar one day and found true love? 💌 This Valentine’s Day, we want to celebrate York love stories we can find! Share your story at: https://tinyurl.com/uoy-love

Excavations led by the University of York have uncovered evidence of high-status Anglo-Saxon buildings and industry close to Skipsea Castle in east Yorkshire. https://bit.ly/4jQHB6c

The darkest weeks of the year are behind us, which means we're officially on the countdown until evenings in York look like this 😍 Where will you be spending on the first warm evening of the year? #UniOfYork #UniversityOfYork

Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, join us for a lecture from Dr Rachael Burns, exploring the history and legacy of the Holocaust. This is a free, in-person event, but tickets must be booked in advance at: https://tinyurl.com/mdp2ffas

Find your next step at York! Join our Postgraduate Online Open Day to find your academic department and speak to current students and staff Whether you’re thinking about applying or already have an offer, join us from anywhere with an internet connection: https://tinyurl.com/446d93fx

Welcome Back Week is back, including nights out, yoga classes, dog therapy, college events, and plenty of academic skills sessions to help you brush up on your skills. Find out everything that's happening: https://bit.ly/4jOG5Sm

Another day, another incredible set of graduation ceremonies 🫶🎓 We’ve loved every moment of graduation so far - and can’t wait to continue celebrating with the rest of our graduands tomorrow! #UniOfYork #UoYGraduation

Introducing your Honorary Graduates for our winter 2026 ceremonies 🎓 The honorary degrees recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society through leadership, scholarship, public engagement and cultural impact. Find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/22k872yh

⚠️ Let’s talk about campus lake ⚠️ We know campus can look particularly impressive in this weather, but please be aware that the frozen lake is far more dangerous than it might first appear. You should not under any circumstances attempt to walk or step on the ice. (1/3)

In today’s fascinating Winter Warmer, historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple explores how India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world - and our world today as we know it. #YorkIdeas https://ow.ly/mxem50XF6Vo

Did someone say ducks? We've got you covered 🦆 A very happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all!

January is here, and that can only mean one thing: Winter Graduation is just around the corner! 🎓 If you're joining us on campus this week, you'll find all the info you need at: york.ac.uk/graduation We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Happy new year 🎆 2026 is here, and we can't wait to see what it has in store for us here at York! Take a look back at how our staff and students made a difference in our community during 2025: https://tinyurl.com/43eft3r7

Three York academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours 👏 🎉 Please join us in offering a huge congratulations to: - Professor Avtar Matharu - Dee Dyas - Professor Brian Ferguson Find out more about their achievements at: https://tinyurl.com/54r2zcyb #YorkResearch #NewYearHonours

Three York academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours 👏 🎉 Please join us in offering a huge congratulations to: - Professor Avtar Matharu - Dee Dyas - Professor Brian Ferguson Find out more about their achievements at: https://tinyurl.com/54r2zcyb #YorkResearch #NewYearHonours

As the year ends, we look back at an exceptional 12 months of academic achievement, with many of our researchers receiving recognition for being at the forefront of their fields. These are just some of their incredible accomplishments: https://tinyurl.com/jr58kp8e #YorkResearch

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to our students, staff, alumni, friends and partners around the world ❄️ Whatever you're up to today, we hope it's a day full of health, happiness and joy ✨

🔈 Sound on for this one! At this time of year, it feels like you can hardly set foot on campus without stumbling across festive decor. In honour of our staff and students' creativity, here's a selection of our favourite Christmas trees from recent years. Which ones hit the right note for you? 🎄

York is one of the coolest cities in the UK, according to new research 🎉 The study ranked York the seventh coolest city in the country, ahead of Liverpool and Oxford, in recognition of it's rich food and drink scene, music events, record stores and tattoo shops: https://tinyurl.com/bdae8zep

Already left campus for winter break and wondering how it’s looking in your absence? Well we hate to brag, but the answer this morning is: "particularly resplendent" 🌅

Take care as you move around campus in the winter weather ❄️ Choose sturdy footwear, stick to clear gritted paths, avoid the lakes and give yourself extra time to get around safely. Find out how we're keeping campus safe this winter: tinyurl.com/winter-safety-on-campus

And just like that, the winter break is upon us ❄️ Whether you're leaving York or staying on campus, student support continues over the winter break. We've rounded up everything you need to know about accessing support over the break: https://tinyurl.com/muv6ctk9

Visiting (or staying on campus) over the winter break? Opening hours for some of our on-campus outlets will be altered until Sunday 4 January. View the latest at: https://www.york.ac.uk/eat-drink-shop/opening-times

To every member of the York community: thank you. As we approach the end of another busy year, we're taking a few moments to celebrate the incredible array of achievements and efforts we've seen unfold in 2025 🎉 Find out more about what our community has been up to in 2025 at: tinyurl.com/2zzwa6h2

At Christmas, many students look forward to going home to family, warmth and love. But some students won't have this support network to rely on. Our Christmas Stocking appeal is here to change that 🎄 (1/3)

We've been ranked among the top 2% of institutions in the world for our work on social and environmental sustainability ✨🌳 (1/3)