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We’re a leading UK university and part of the Russell Group 🦆
See news, events and find out more about York at: york.ac.uk
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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
January 16, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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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
January 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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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
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."
January 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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⚠️ 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.
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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.
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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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

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Th book cover of 'The Golden Road' alongside a photograph of its author, historian William Dalrymple.
January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Did someone say ducks? We've got you covered 🦆

A very happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all!
A female mallard peeks over a row of foliage, looking at something off camera. A duck flaps its wings majestically as it prepares to hop out of a lake onto a nearby footpath. Long Boi, an Indian Runner duck with unusually long neck, stands on a footpath. A duck paddles in water in front of a grand, red brick building.
January 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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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!
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!
January 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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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
Central Hall, a brutalist octagonal building, seen from across the lake on a cloudy day. Text reads: Happy New year!
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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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 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.
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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 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.
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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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
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.
December 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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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 ✨
Students throw snowballs on the lawn outside Heslington Hall, a redbrick building, on a snowy day. Overlaid text reads: Merry Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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🔈 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? 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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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
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.
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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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" 🌅
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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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
Students take a selfie on a snowy campus. Text reads: Take care this winter.
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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
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.
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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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
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.
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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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
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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 🎄

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A disposable coffee cup decorated to look like Santa between two jars full of sweets. Below, a hand-written label reads: Care leavers collection
November 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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We've been ranked among the top 2% of institutions in the world for our work on social and environmental sustainability ✨🌳
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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"
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM