An award by the Daily Mail University Guide 2026, in recognition of the positive impact of the annual York Festival of Ideas.
We are delighted to announce that the University of York has been named Community University of the Year by the Daily Mail University Guide 2026, in recognition of the positive impact of the annual York Festival of Ideas.
This award underlines the University’s dedication to serving the public good and its strong impact on both the local community and wider society.
The York Festival of Ideas, held every year over two weeks, brings together hundreds of free events—on campus, across the city, and online—making knowledge and inspiration accessible to all.
As the University’s Europe Campus, we are proud to be part of this inspiring community.
