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  1. edurank.org › uni › the-university-of-york100 Notable Alumni of the University of York [Sorted List]

    • Scott Speedman. Born in. United Kingdom. Years. 1975-.. (age 49) Occupations. actor film actor television actor. Biography. Robert Scott Speedman is a Canadian actor.
    • Andrea Barber. Born in. United States. Years. 1976-.. (age 48) Occupations. actor film actor television actor. Biography. Andrea Laura Barber is an American actress. She is known for playing Kimmy Gibbler in the ABC sitcom Full House and the Netflix sequel series Fuller House.
    • Anthony Horowitz. Born in. United Kingdom. Years. 1955-.. (age 69) Occupations. writer novelist screenwriter executive producer children's writer. Biography.
    • Peter Hitchens. Born in. Malta. Years. 1951-.. (age 73) Occupations. journalist writer blogger. Biography. Peter Jonathan Hitchens is an English conservative author, broadcaster, journalist, and commentator.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › University_of_YorkUniversity of York - Wikipedia

    Prominent academics associated with the University of York include the distinguished literary teacher F. R. Leavis and anti-apartheid activist Adrian Leftwich, and York doctorate, Professor Jennifer Smith (sociolinguist), FRSE, now at the University of Glasgow studying Scottish dialects.

  3. www.yorkpress.co.uk › news › 2351670820 famous names who studied at our University of York

    May 14, 2023 · Nostalgia. People. York. Share. Here is a look back at some of the many famous people who have studied at the University of York - it's quite a list!

  4. www.york.ac.uk › about › historyPeople - About the University, University of York

    • Lord Harewood
    • Lord Clark
    • Lord Swann
    • Dame Janet Baker Ch Dbe
    • Greg Dyke
    • Professor Sir Malcolm Grant
    • Dr Heather Melville Obe

    Chancellor, 1963 to 1967 George Lascelles, the 7thEarl of Harewood, was the University’s first Chancellor and played a key role in its early years. During his time in post, he oversaw the opening of the University in the autumn of 1963 when the first 230 students were admitted. He presided over the University’s opening graduation ceremonies and esc...

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    Chancellor, 1967 to 1978 Lord Clark was a British author, museum director, broadcaster and seminal art historian who wrote a series of books that combined scholarly insight with wide public appeal. He was a writer, producer and presenter of the celebrated BBC TV art history series Civilisation which pioneered a style of documentary series combining...

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    Chancellor, 1979 to 1990 Lord Swann, former Governor and Chairman of the BBC, served as Chancellor at the University of York for over ten years until his death in 1990, aged 70. Born Michael Meredith Swann, he studied at Cambridge where he went on to lecture in zoology after war service with the British Army. During a distinguished scientific caree...

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    Chancellor, 1991 to 2004 Dame Janet Baker is one of the most celebrated musicians Britain has ever produced. The mezzo-soprano opera, concert and lieder singer enjoyed a successful international career performing with some of the world’s leading opera companies and orchestras before retiring from the stage in 1984 and the concert platform in 1989. ...

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    Chancellor, 2004 to 2015 Greg Dyke, former Director-General of the BBC, was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University in 1999 for his contribution to industry and public services and served as Chancellor from 2004 to 2015. He graduated from the University with a degree in Politics in 1974, stating his time on campus changed his life and has...

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    Chancellor, 2015 to 2022 Professor Sir Malcolm Grant is currently chairman of NHS England, which has responsibility for holding and investing the NHS budget to secure continual improvement in the quality of the health and healthcare for the population of England. He served for 10 years as President and Provost of UCL, from 2003 to 2013, a role whic...

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    Chancellor, 2022 to present Dr Heather Melville, our current Chancellor, is Senior Managing Director at the global CEO advisory firm Teneo, where she supports businesses to build more sustainable, diverse and inclusive practices, and leads the UK arm of its Diversity, Equality and Inclusion practice. She also holds a number of Trustee positions; on...

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Category:Academics_of_theCategory:Academics of the University of York - Wikipedia

    Sapna Sharma. James Sharpe (historian) Fiona Shaw (novelist) Bill Sheils. Trevor Sheldon. (previous page) ( next page ) Categories: Academics by university or college in England. People associated with the University of York.

  6. www.york.ac.uk › about › indexAbout the University - About the University, University of York

    We exist as a University for Public Good. Our founding values of excellence, equality and opportunity for all are as true today as they were when we opened our doors to 230 students in 1963. Today we're home to more than 20,000 students and 5,000 staff. Our diverse community fosters a sense of belonging and operates at the highest academic and ...

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  8. www.york.ac.uk › about › historyHistory of the University - About the University, University ...

    History of the University. Though plans for a university in York first appeared as early as 1617, it would be over three centuries before they came to fruition. In 1960, permission was finally granted for the University of York to be built, marking the beginning of our journey.