US Alumni Presentation 2011

News and updates from the University of York to US alumni, presented by Nik Miller , Alumni Engagement Manager and Susie Fothergill, Fundraising Programmes Manager.

Transcript

2. Key facts  World top 100 in the QS and THE rankings  A UK top 15 University for teaching and research  Winner of Times Higher University of the Year 2010  Third highest research income per academic in England
4.  Equal balance of Arts and Humanities, Science, and Social Science  Just over 14,000 students  20% international students  25% post graduates
7. High Quality Students  30 academic departments  Interdisciplinary approach  75,000 York graduates worldwide  Students from over 132 countries  Highly placed in National Students’ Survey
8. Key figures  Total income: £243m  Total research income: £83m  £750m invested in campus expansion  Total staff : 3,331  Total students: 14,074
10. Campus University  Collegiate system  Historic Buildings  New developments  Lakeside setting
12. Major Investment Heslington East  £750 million campus extension  The Ron Cooke Hub  The Catalyst  Theatre, Film and Television  Computer Science  Schools of Law and Management  Goodricke College The Ron Cooke Hub
13. Dept. of Theatre, Film and Television
14. Dept. of Computer Science
15. Law and Management Building
17. Heslington West  Berrick Saul building  Institute for Effective Education  Centre for Immunology and Infection  Library refurbishment
18. A vision for the future  Centre for Hyperpolarisation in MRI  Focus on Internationalisation  The Centre for Low Carbon Futures  Growth of existing academic areas  New arts and sports facilities  Knowledge transfer space
20. An Environment of Enterprise  First Science City  York Science Park  University spin offs and spin ins  Specialist Research and Enterprise office  Close industry collaborations  Continuing Professional Development
21. York: a first class location  One of Europe’s most beautiful cities  7 million visitors per year  Positive local business partnerships  Community outreach projects  Strong student volunteer programmes
23. Join us in 2013 to celebrate the University’s 50th Anniversary! With exciting events on campus and activities taking place across the world. Get in touch with York Alumni Association now to get involved. Celebration plans will shortly be announced – make sure you join us.
24. Introducing… YorkSpace Log on and register today to access: • Searchable alumni directories • The latest news and events • Professional networks and alumni groups •A range of alumni services
25.  Be an active part of the group in USA – events and alumni profile raising  Enhance York’s reputation locally by talking about your experiences on campus  Be an international Ambassador - offer help and support to prospective and new international students  Professional Group Contact Ways to Get Involved
27. Alumni Financial Support “Doing well with what we’ve got, but we could do more”: help to accelerate our fundraising and enhance the lives of students and the success of the University  Give online to the University of York in America which supports international experience and other activities  Direct it to the area of your choice  Your gift from the USA will be tax- deductible To find out more visit www.YorkSpace.net/giving