About the University About the campus Visiting the University Transport, maps and parking Contacting us Awards and achievements Governance and management Departments, offices and sections More… Home >About the University About the University Enquiring minds, inspirational teaching, pioneering research, global ambition, local commitment and social purpose. These are the foundations that shape the University of York. Find out more about who we are Term dates See our term dates Campus map View our campus map Departments Discover our departments Study with us Explore our courses Academic excellence in teaching and research A member of the prestigious Russell Group, we are a dynamic, research-intensive university. We work collaboratively in partnership with institutions across the world to develop life-saving discoveries and new technologies that tackle some of the most pressing global challenges. Our 30+ academic departments undertake groundbreaking research that underpins our inspiring teaching and challenges students to dream big, think critically and change the world. Study at York Our research A global University University mission and strategies An electronic engineer working in the robotics lab Facts and figures Russell Group member one of 24 research-intensive universities in the UK Learn more Ranked 18th in the Complete University Guide Learn more 20,435 students from 150+ countries. Our student statistics show one diverse community Learn more Athena SWAN awards awarded for commitment to gender equality Learn more At the heart of the region The University is deeply embedded in the local community of North Yorkshire. Our values and commitment to the public good have never been more important. We are a hub for sharing knowledge, inspiring collaboration and enriching lives. Across the University, we are mobilising our knowledge, our people and our resources to tackle the immediate and long-term challenges created by the coronavirus crisis. Our Centre for Lifelong Learning has been offering high-quality courses and rewarding experiences for over 25 years. The York Festival of Ideas welcomes a wide audience to free events that provoke new ideas and inspire change. We also open up access to our diverse research through YorkTalks, an annual showcase of free bite-sized talks from our academics. Our civic mission - tackling the coronavirus crisis The University in the community Courses in our Centre for Lifelong Learning York Festival of Ideas YorkTalks YorkTalks 2018 York Unlimited Help shape and influence global developments over the next millennium. Donate, give time or share insights. Our economic impact Find out about York's £1.8bn economic impact on the UK economy, through all of our activities. Our campus community Visit the University Located within walking distance of York city centre, our safe and beautiful campus is home to our ten colleges and most departments. We also have departments located in the city centre at the historic King's Manor, and we are investing in the sustainable development of our whole campus. All York students become members of our college system, which provides an inclusive and a valuable sense of community on campus alongside the cultural offerings of the thriving city of York. Find out more about: York city centre Accessable guides Campus developments Sustainability at York Student life at York Humans of York Together York How the University is governed and led The University was created by Royal Charter and is a public higher education institution and exempt charity in England. Professor Sir Malcolm Grant is Chancellor, the ceremonial head of the University Denise Jagger is Chair of Council, the governing body and trustee board with statutory and strategic oversight of the University Professor Charlie Jeffery is Vice-Chancellor and President, the chief academic and executive officer responsible for leadership of the University Find out more about: Governance and management Funding and expenditure Charitable status Endowment investments, expenses and financial statements left to right: Charlie Jeffery, Denise Jagger and Malcolm Grant (image credit: Maria Brodskaya) Annual Report 2020 Discover how University students and staff responded to unprecedented challenges in 2020 and the essential support they provided when it was most needed. Find out more in our Annual Report 2020 Opportunity for all Anchored by the highest academic standards, our founding principles of equality and opportunity for all place the importance of widening access to higher education at the heart of what we do. The University delivers regular talks and hands-on activities in schools and colleges across the region, plus on-campus events that enthuse talented young people from all backgrounds about higher education. We stay true to this ethos by offering continued support for the diverse community that we welcome on campus. This culture of inclusivity provides a safe place for refugees, asylum seekers and other people who have been forced to migrate. 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