We’re proud to reveal our logo design for ISHC 2027 – the XXV International Symposium on Homogeneous Catalysis, taking place in York in June 2027.
Inspired by the iconic silhouette of York Minster, the design combines both the city’s heritage and the precision of modern catalysis.
#UoY #LogoDesign
Join us for an interesting discussion on #Neurodiversity Joy. We'll have a student and staff panel on Monday 16th March at 4 pm. Here is the link if you want to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
See you there, folks!
#neurodiversityweek #UoY #York #EDI
Our DPS guys have been busy on site at Heslington Hall, carefully installing new signage to ensure everything is perfectly placed and looking its best
#UniversityofYork #UoY
A group of people stand in line for a photo, with director Stefan Schwartz stood central alongside two student actors, two student camera operators, and a lecturer.
Stefan Schwartz sits talking in a Q&A, a large projected screen above them reading "Stefan Schwartz Directing Q&A".
Two actors stand mid way through a scene, being filmed by two TV studio cameras.
Stefan Schwartz sits talking in a Q&A, sat in front of a crowd.
🎬 Thank you to Stefan Schwartz, the award-winning director behind The Boys and The Rings of Power, for joining us for a workshop and Q&A! Stefan shared his directorial approach to actors and blocking, discussing his journey from York alumnus to major international director!
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
As the year draws to a close, I would like to thank my colleagues at #UoY, the #OU and around the world for their continuous hard work, passion and commitment despite all the challenges our beautiful profession currently faces. Here is to a 2026 full of interesting projects. #translation #academia
A TV studio camera films a Tengu Taiko drummer
The Tengu Taiko drummers perform in the TV studio, lit with bright red lights
A group of students work in the TV studio gallery, looking at streams from the cameras
The Tengu Taiko drummers perform in the TV studio
📺🥁 Thank you to Tengu Taiko Drummers who performed for a session with Advanced Studio Techniques students! Their unique percussion was captured by 3rd Year Film and Television Production students, requiring planning of complex camera movements and fast-paced vision-mixing.
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Andrew Dearnley talks with School of ACT staff Lorianne Hall and Sean Brown, sat in front of a cinema screen showing a shot from a film he worked on.
Andrew Dearnley sits addressing an off-screen audience, talking about Company 3
Andrew Dearnley talks alongside School of ACT staff Lorianne Hall and Sean Brown, sat in front of a cinema screen.
🎬🖥️ A huge thank you to Andrew Dearnley from Company 3, one of the world’s largest post-production companies, for his talk last month. Having worked on some of the decade’s biggest film and TV like Wicked and F1 The Movie, Andrew shared his fascinating experiences and advice!
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
🎬 Congratulations to the students who took part in the 24hr-long “On Air” Livestream last month! Producing an 1h music-focused show called Phantom, this was broadcast worldwide as part of the livestream, a collaboration between over 17 student media groups across the globe.
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Two actors on a stage set resembling a living room, one sitting on a couch. Both holding mugs and smiling during a performance.
Performer in red polo looking shocked. A scottish flag in the background.
Actors perform on stage in a dramatic scene, with one sitting on the floor clutching their knees, surrounded by scattered papers, and a backdrop featuring the scottish flag
A person holding a phone to their ear, standing in front of another seated individual, in a room decorated with photos and a flag.
🌟 Congratulations to Puzzled Monkey Theatre for performing their brand new comedy play, Hand-Me-Downs, last month at the Black Box Theatre! 🎭
Comprised of University of York alumni and recipients of YPA, we can’t wait to see what this young, talented company get up to next!
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Students standing in various groups in front of a whiteboard, engaging in conversation
Students standing around, engaging in conversation and smiling
Student showing other students something on his phone, a DJ engaging in conversation with a student, his DJ mixer visible
tudents engaging in conversation with instructors
🔙Throwback - We were thrilled to welcome new undergraduates from Theatre, Film, Television & Interactive Media courses at our Welcome Week Mixers! 🎉
Thanks to all who joined. Here’s to an inspiring year! 🎬
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
With growing numbers of staff and PGRs in the dept researching religion and spirituality, we've launched a new working group: the Religion & Spirituality in Society & Culture Lab.
Keep reading below 👇
#UniversityofYork #UoY #Sociology #Religious #Culture #Spirituality #Research
A group of students are on stage singing, another student is playing the cello
One student is centre stage singing, two performers are positioned behind playing electric guitars
A large group of singers are shown each with a microphone, some performers are playing instruments in the background
🎶⭐ During their first week of University, first year BA Music & Music and Sound Recording (MASR) were tasked with performing a Practical Project piece titled Dear Future Me…
🎥 Watch the performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idmj...
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Actors dressed as a maid and carpenter argue over a dining table
Two characters in Victorian clothing talk worriedly
A maid stands defiantly against a pure black backdrop
A carpenter pleads with a maid against a minimalist set
🎭👻Throwback to a new production of Henry Ibsen’s legendary Ghosts, performed last month at the Black Box Theatre! This fresh interpretation of the undisputed classic reframed the tragic tale, finding a darkly comedic core while keeping Ibsen’s spirit intact!
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Three employees wearing ID badges standing on the second floor of the Ron Cooke Hub Building. Over looking the atrium.
🎉 New publication from #UoY ACT academics Federico Pendenza, Marianna Cortesi & Elizabeth Haddon! Their Music and Arts in Action article “Common Ground” explores music-making with refugees.
📖 musicandartsinaction.net/index.php/ma...
🎧 www.york.ac.uk/language-lin...
Three people stand at a table in a library or archive, examining an old book supported by a gray book cradle. The person in the middle is turning a page while the others look on attentively.
View inside a library with rare scores open on a table. A sign reads 'However tempting, Please don't touch the Byrd' in front of the books.
A person standing behind a library table with various open books and documents on display, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.
Two individuals examining documents in a library archive room.
🎶 Exploring York Minster Library’s historic music — early modern books, manuscripts & ballads curated by Sarah Griffin & Ben Maloney. Thanks to all who joined us!
@york.ac.uk | #UoY | @yorkminster.bsky.social
Five panelists are seated at a table on a stage at a conference, engaging with an audience in a theater-style seating arrangement. A large screen behind them displays related two participants joining via Zoom.
Audience members sitting in a theatre watching a panel led by four individuals, with two participants joining via zoom.
Three panelists engaged in a discussion at a conference event, with one actively speaking and gesturing. The setting includes microphones and water glasses on a table, under stage lighting.
Four panelists are engaged in discussion at a conference table, one of whom is speaking animatedly. They are on a stage under blue lighting, each with a microphone and water bottles in front of them
🎬 The Art of Directing masterclass at @york.ac.uk brought top industry voices to our #FTP students, including Jon East, Tim Holloway, Ace Bhatti & Onyekachi Wambu. Big thanks to Tim Leandro for curating an inspiring session on the craft of directing.
University of York | #UoY | #SchoolofACT
This week's schedule for Splatoon Society, all events are from 19:00 to 21:30 unless otherwise stated. Wednesday 1st of October, Give it a Go Turf War, BS/007 - Berrick Saul Building, Campus West. Saturday 4th of October, Party Games, Splatsoc Discord Server.
This week's events!
Wednesday - Turf War:
We have Nintendo Switches for the event, but feel free to bring your own. Test out the controls in single-player before showing your skills in team battles!
Saturday - Party Games:
Jackbox, CAH & more!
#splatoon #splatoon3 #uoy #york
Event schedule for Splatoon Society, all events are from 19:00 to 21:30 unless otherwise stated. Wednesday 1st of October, Give it a Go Turf War, BS/007 - Berrick Saul Building, Campus West. Saturday 4th of October, Party Games, Splatsoc Discord Server. Monday 6th of October, Give it a Go Anarchy Battle, BS/008 - Berrick Saul Building, Campus West. Thursday 9th of October, Lore PowerPoint Night, RCH/042, Ron Cooke Hub Pod, Campus East. Monday 13th of October, National Student Esports, BS/008 - Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, repeats every Monday during term-time. Friday 17th of October, Give it a Go Salmon Run, BS/008 - Berrick Saul Building, Campus West. Thursday 23rd of October, Give it a Go Tableturf, RCH/042, Ron Cooke Hub Pod, Campus East. Saturday 25th of October, SPLAN - Splatoween Edition, Room TBA, 19:00 to midnight.
<コ:彡 Listen up, it's going down... C:彡
Our first set of free events is here! Everyone is welcome to come along, no paid membership required!* More info in replies!
#Splatoon #Splatoon3 #tableturf #gaming #gamingsociety #uoy #universityofyork #splatsoc
The iconic, mushroomed shaped water tower st the University of York in February 1979. Attribution: University of York Chemistry Department by David Dixon. CC-BY-SA-2.0
The iconic, mushroomed shaped water tower st the University of York in February 1979. Attribution: University of York Chemistry Department by David Dixon. CC-BY-SA-2.0
The iconic, mushroomed shaped water tower st the University of York in February 1979. Attribution: University of York Chemistry Department by David Dixon. CC-BY-SA-2.0
The iconic, mushroomed shaped water tower st the University of York in March 1979. Attribution: University of York Chemistry Department by David Dixon. CC-BY-SA-2.0
A selection of images of the iconic, mushroomed shaped water tower at the University of York. Built in 1965, it was demolished in 2001.
#UoY #York @uoyalumni.bsky.social
Attribution: David Dixon. CC-BY-SA-2.0
#UoY University of York teaching staff - check out our roundup of upcoming digital accessibility training:
New research project alert 🚨 Evaluation of the Thalidomide Health Grant.
Take a look at this video for more information on what this project is all about, you can also read our webpage for more details: buff.ly/2R3PIHj
Video here: buff.ly/j2HH2g9
#UoY #Sociology #Research #Thalidomide #Survivors
A big congrats to Professor Ruth Penfold-Mounce, for being awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE . 🏆
Ruth is the FIRST ever to win this in the Department, and only the second in Social Sciences in the University!
See below for more info👇
#UoY #Sociology #Award #Excellence #Teaching
Person playing a video game at an event, wearing headphones and holding a controller, with others and colorful lighting in the background.
Person playing a video game at the IM Showcase, with multiple screens showing action-packed gameplay scenes.
Person engaged in a computer game at the IM Showcase with other attendees also focused on gaming in a dimly-lit room illuminated by screen light.
Attendees explore various digital displays and interact with technology at the IM Showcase
Throwback to the IM Showcase 2025! 🎮✨
As part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social, this event was packed with creativity and innovation. From games and mobile apps to VR experiences and web designs, the Interactive Media student community showed off some truly inspiring work! 🚀
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Head of Department, Prof. Sue Westwood
Welcome to YLS's new Head of Department, Professor Sue Westwood
Sue said she felt honoured to be leading the School and thanked colleagues for their support, collegiality, and everything they do to make YLS such a caring, thoughtful, and principled community.
#Law #YLS #Update #UoY
Group of nine students on a film set, with various equipment including a camera, lights, and clapboard, inside a studio with industrial-style walls
Promotional poster for the movie "Do You Copy?" coming Fall 2025. Features an individual holding a flashlight, standing in a dimly lit, industrial setting.
Person holding a clapperboard marked with "Do You Copy?", scene number, and director's name Rory Pelzel, in front of a green screen background.
person is seen on a camera monitor during a video production shoot, set against a green screen background.
🎬 Do You Copy
Last month, our Black Box Theatre became the set of this sci-fi thriller short, produced as part of the MA Film & TV Production programme.
Directed by Rory Pelzel, the film features a talented student cast & crew from across MA & undergrad courses.
@uniofyork | #UoY
And the award goes to...🏆
Congratulations to our final year Sociology students, who have won awards for all their hard work.
#Sociology #UoY #Awards #HighestMarks
Graduates tossing their caps in the air in celebration in front of a school building.
Family celebrating graduation by a lake, with the graduate wearing a cap and gown, accompanied by three smiling adults.
Group of five people celebrating a graduation event, one person wearing a graduation cap and gown, indoors with balloons in the background.
Three graduates smiling in front of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, dressed in academic regalia.
🎓Huge congratulations to our Summer Graduates of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies 2025!!
Over the course of their studies, our graduates have demonstrated exceptional creativity, critical thinking, and technical innovation across disciplines.
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
Prof. Ruth Penfold-Mounce @deathandculture.bsky.social was interviewed as a Criminology Expert for 2 true crime documentaries on Amazon Prime.
The Crossbow Cannibal is now available to watch.
Krays: London Gangsters' will be released 19th July
#UoY #sociology #criminology #amazonprime #truecrime
Our students have spoken, and the results are in: Sociology is ranking joint 2nd amongst the Russell Group for 'Learning Opportunities' among Universities included for Sociology 💪
Have a look at here for more info on Sociology👉https://buff.ly/vp3FAIQ
#UoY #sociology #NSS2025 #RussellGroup
