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It's what we're for. For better business. For fairer societies. Based @york.ac.uk. People in the School - Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/enRmVo πŸ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/uoy-sbs/ πŸ”— www.york.ac.uk/business-society

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β€˜Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim’ Film Premiere Join us for the premiere of a new short film 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim'.

Less than 2 weeks until @vp-centre.bsky.social film "Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim" premieres.

It follows the story of Alfie, a teenager who has become tangled in exploitation and county lines drug trafficking.

🎬 Join us on 11 March:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crossing-t...

26.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Four students walking in a row on Greg's Place with central lake and the fountain behind. Text reads: Masters Taster Day. Wednesday 18 March, 10am to 4pm.

Four students walking in a row on Greg's Place with central lake and the fountain behind. Text reads: Masters Taster Day. Wednesday 18 March, 10am to 4pm.

Find your future at York!

Join our Masters Taster Day on 18 March to explore our campus, meet your academic department and learn more about postgraduate life at York.

Learn more and book your place: york.ac.uk/taster-days

02.03.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Professor John Hudson (centre) stood with Dr Jeremy Aroles and Dr Helena Pinto. Text reads: Meet the new Deans of School.

Professor John Hudson (centre) stood with Dr Jeremy Aroles and Dr Helena Pinto. Text reads: Meet the new Deans of School.

πŸ“£ We're delighted to announce that Professor John Hudson has been appointed as the new Dean of the School for Business and Society, recently stepping into the role.

Find out more: www.york.ac.uk/busin...

#UoYSBS #UniOfYork #UniversityOfYork

26.02.2026 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A silhouette image of a parent and young child printed on a pavement. Text reads: University of York Research. Lonely Parents Hub. Evidence informed approaches to tackling perinatal loneliness through policy and practice.

A silhouette image of a parent and young child printed on a pavement. Text reads: University of York Research. Lonely Parents Hub. Evidence informed approaches to tackling perinatal loneliness through policy and practice.

πŸ“’ Webinar: Launching the Lonely Parents Hub πŸ“’

πŸ—“οΈ 14 April, 12pm-1pm

Sharing practical advice for parents, guidance for professionals and policy recommendations to address perinatal loneliness.

More information and to book: york-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#UoYSBS #UniversityOfYork #YorkResearch

24.02.2026 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A person tending to some plants. Text reads: University of York. Sustainability Week is coming! Take part in Sustainability Week 2026 from 2 to 6 March. A week packed full of sustainability and environment-related events, activities, talks and workshops. Open to staff and students. Full programme of events: tinyurl.com/SustainabilityWeek26

A person tending to some plants. Text reads: University of York. Sustainability Week is coming! Take part in Sustainability Week 2026 from 2 to 6 March. A week packed full of sustainability and environment-related events, activities, talks and workshops. Open to staff and students. Full programme of events: tinyurl.com/SustainabilityWeek26

This time next week Sustainability Week starts: 2-6 March 2026. πŸ’š

From talks and workshops to practical activities and film screenings, it offers an opportunity to engage our University community in sustainable practices.

Find out more and get involved: tinyurl.com/sustainabilityweek26

23.02.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshots of Claire Sinclair and Alex Alterskye. Text reads: Entrepreneurship education in action. The transition to a net-zero economy is not a distant goal, it's happening now. To meet this challenge, there lies an opportunity to bridge the green skills gap.

Headshots of Claire Sinclair and Alex Alterskye. Text reads: Entrepreneurship education in action. The transition to a net-zero economy is not a distant goal, it's happening now. To meet this challenge, there lies an opportunity to bridge the green skills gap.

Claire Sinclair and students seated in an entrepreneur teaching group discussing students' business plans.

Claire Sinclair and students seated in an entrepreneur teaching group discussing students' business plans.

A University of York student pitching at a business fair.

A University of York student pitching at a business fair.

Academics Claire Sinclair and Alex Alterskye from @uoysbs.bsky.social have published a blog for Advance HE, outlining how entrepreneurship education could play an important role in developing sustainability competencies among students. 🌱

Read it here: www.advance-he.ac.uk...

17.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A fire horse rearing up on its hind legs. Text reads: Happy Year of the Horse from the University of York.

A fire horse rearing up on its hind legs. Text reads: Happy Year of the Horse from the University of York.

Galloping into a new lunar year! Happy Year of the Horse! 🐎

The Horse represents energy, strength and a drive for successβ€”qualities we see every day in our students, staff and stakeholders. Wishing our global community a year filled with momentum and spirit. ✨

#UoYSBS #UniOfYork #YearOfTheHorse

17.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A football sat on a pitch with a footballer about to kick it towards the goal. Text reads: University of York Research. EDI in English football. A prestigious new grant has been awarded to researchers, for a postgraduate student to explore regulation in English football.

A football sat on a pitch with a footballer about to kick it towards the goal. Text reads: University of York Research. EDI in English football. A prestigious new grant has been awarded to researchers, for a postgraduate student to explore regulation in English football.

York academics have been awarded a White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership Collaborative Grant. πŸŽ‰ The grant pays for a PGR student to conduct research over 3.5 years, exploring regulation for equality in English football. ⚽

Find out more and to apply: www.york.ac.uk/study... #YorkResearch

16.02.2026 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads: Calling Undergraduate Finalists. Have your say! NSS National Student Survey.

Text reads: Calling Undergraduate Finalists. Have your say! NSS National Student Survey.

Student stood on a campus. Text reads: Your views, your NSS. Complete the National Student Survey and feed back on your experience. thestudentsurvey.com 
Find out more

Student stood on a campus. Text reads: Your views, your NSS. Complete the National Student Survey and feed back on your experience. thestudentsurvey.com Find out more

Text reads: NSS National Student Survey 
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Text reads: NSS National Student Survey Find out more

Calling final year undergraduatesβ€”we need your feedback! πŸ“’

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 is now open, giving you the opportunity to reflect on your student experience and for your voice to be heard.

Find out more and take part: www.york.ac.uk/students/new...

#UoYSBS #UniOfYork #NSS2026

05.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do multinational subsidiaries reinvent themselves when a sudden institutional shock rewrites the rules of innovation? @shamilto.bsky.social @york.ac.uk @uoysbs.bsky.social discusses:https://faculti.net/historical-shocks-subsidiary-autonomy-and-innovation-in-global-pharmaceuticals #Innovation

03.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshots of the speakers. Text reads: EDI Forum: be yourself at work. To mark LGBT+ History Month 2026, this session explores how LGBT+ people can express their identities at work while navigating shifting social and legal landscapes.

Headshots of the speakers. Text reads: EDI Forum: be yourself at work. To mark LGBT+ History Month 2026, this session explores how LGBT+ people can express their identities at work while navigating shifting social and legal landscapes.

Our next EDI Forum marks LGBT+ History Month 2026 πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Bringing together academic, international and lived-experiences to explore how LGBT+ people can express their identities at work while navigating shifting social and legal landscapes.

Find out more: www.york.ac.uk/business-soc... #LGBTPlusHM26

27.01.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Students sat looking at their laptops.

Students sat looking at their laptops.

Find your next step at York πŸ‘£

Join our Postgraduate Online Open Day on 10 February, 10am to 2pm:

πŸŽ“ Find out more about the School
πŸ“² Join our livestream presentations and chat booths
🀝 Speak to teaching and support staff
πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ Chat with current students

Book your place: www.york.ac.uk/study...

26.01.2026 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A student with a tutor in a class. Text reads: Top 125 in the world for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject, 2026.

A student with a tutor in a class. Text reads: Top 125 in the world for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject, 2026.

We're proud to share that we've been ranked in the Top 125 in the world, and 15th in the UK, for Business and Economics in the @timeshighered.bsky.social (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026. πŸ‘

Find out more: www.york.ac.uk/busin...

#THEUniRankings #UoYSBS #UniOfYork #UniversityOfYork

22.01.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two students smile as they work at laptop side-by-side on a sofa. Text reads: Postgraduate online open day. Tuesday 10 February, 10am to 2pm

Two students smile as they work at laptop side-by-side on a sofa. Text reads: Postgraduate online open day. Tuesday 10 February, 10am to 2pm

Find your next step at York!

Join our Postgraduate Online Open Day to find your academic department and speak to current students and staff

Whether you’re thinking about applying or already have an offer, join us from anywhere with an internet connection: https://tinyurl.com/446d93fx

19.01.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s 2026 - the year of LEPH2026!

Registration is now open for the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Connect with global leaders, share insights, and shape the future of policing & public health.

Register below πŸ‘‡

leph2026.org/registration

06.01.2026 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Encouraging No and Low Alcohol Availability and Visibility in Hospitality Settings – Spotlight on Business and Society

You can read more about our no and low project in hospitality on the @uoysbs.bsky.social Spotlight Blog "Encouraging No and Low Alcohol Availability and Visibility in Hospitality Settings": blogs.york.ac.uk/sbs-spotligh...
@york.ac.uk @dremilynicholls.bsky.social

18.12.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our No&Low (NoLo) Map of York is printed & ready to go! We’d love to share it with any business that wants to promote the visibility of NoLos across our city.

Thanks to fab designer Sam Armstrong at York St John, @professorpub.bsky.social & the rest of our team. Learn more: tinyurl.com/noloyork

11.12.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Was surprised and pleased that our work on pub crawls made it into the featured research projects in the @york.ac.uk Annual Review 2025 - features.york.ac.uk/annual-revie... @kathrynarnold.bsky.social

10.12.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was great to be invited to speak at the North East Regional Meeting of the Institute of Licencing about our no and low alcohol visibility project today @uoysbs.bsky.social @york.ac.uk

04.12.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A schoolgirl holding up a bag of "C-Real" in a classroom in Ghana. Text reads: University of York Research. Case study: a cereal for growth. A social enterprise is tackling child malnutrition in Ghana, but can it balance purpose and profit as it expands?

A schoolgirl holding up a bag of "C-Real" in a classroom in Ghana. Text reads: University of York Research. Case study: a cereal for growth. A social enterprise is tackling child malnutrition in Ghana, but can it balance purpose and profit as it expands?

Can a purpose-driven social enterprise scale nationally without compromising its mission? 🌾

Fantastic to see Dr Karolos Papadas' impactful work on the "C-Real" project - tackling child malnutrition and job creation in northern Ghana - featured in the @financialtimes.com: www.ft.com/content/0bad...

03.12.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Anthony Levy at an awards ceremony. Text reads: University of York, School for Business and Society. Masterclass: Anthony Levy. Founder and CEO, Circularity First.

Anthony Levy at an awards ceremony. Text reads: University of York, School for Business and Society. Masterclass: Anthony Levy. Founder and CEO, Circularity First.

Latest Masterclass out now! πŸ”₯

A big thank you to Anthony Levy, Founder and CEO of Circularity First, who joined us to reflect on his entrepreneurial experiences and to share the practical lessons learned for business planning and new venture creation.

🎀 Listen here: youtu.be/Xgni9vIdhvM

02.12.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Greater Manchester and Victoria This webinar shares findings from the β€˜Policing, Vulnerabilities and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions’ research project.

πŸ“£ Webinar: β€œWhat can we learn from domestic abuse responses in Greater Manchester and Victoria (Australia)?”, when we'll share findings from the @vp-centre.bsky.social

πŸ“… 9 December 2025
πŸ•› 12.00-1.00pm

Find out more and register your place: πŸ‘‡

01.12.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Policing Housing Precarity and Homelessness - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre The Policing Housing Precarity and Homelessness (PHRASE) project explores the complicated relationships between policing and homelessness.

🏚️ Our PHRASE project investigates how police engage with people experiencing housing precarity.

It goes beyond rough sleeping to include hidden homelessness and support services.

Read more πŸ‘‡

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/policing-hou...Β 

@uoysbs.bsky.social @profsgrace.bsky.social

24.11.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshot of Kevin Tennent. Text reads: University of York School for Business and Society. Theatre, Acting and Education: Part 2. Society HuB Podcast with Dr Kevin Tennent.

Headshot of Kevin Tennent. Text reads: University of York School for Business and Society. Theatre, Acting and Education: Part 2. Society HuB Podcast with Dr Kevin Tennent.

🎭 In the second part of our podcast devoted to the use of theatre in university business degrees, we talk to @kevindtennent.bsky.social, who shares his experience of the importance of quality control measures in innovative theatre practice in business education.

πŸŽ™οΈTune in here: youtu.be/JeKtx05D2O0

11.11.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Anthony Levy stood holding an award. Text reads: Masterclass: Anthony Levy. Founder of Circularity First, who'll be reflecting on his entrepreneurial experience.

Anthony Levy stood holding an award. Text reads: Masterclass: Anthony Levy. Founder of Circularity First, who'll be reflecting on his entrepreneurial experience.

πŸ’‘ Join us for our next Masterclass on 20 November, 2-3pm.

Anthony Levy, Founder of Circularity First, will be reflecting on his entrepreneurial experiences and sharing practical lessons learned for business planning and new venture creation.

Find out more: www.york.ac.uk/busin...

10.11.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A rainbow and an LGBTQ+ family. Text reads: University of York Mental Health Social Care Research Centre. LGBTQ+ Families Research Network meeting. Supporting collaborative research for LGBTQ+ families across the UK.

A rainbow and an LGBTQ+ family. Text reads: University of York Mental Health Social Care Research Centre. LGBTQ+ Families Research Network meeting. Supporting collaborative research for LGBTQ+ families across the UK.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Join us for the inaugural LGBTQ+ Families Research Network meeting πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

🎀 Guest Speaker: Dr Zoë Darwin
πŸ’¬ Topic: Priorities for Improving LGBTQIA+ Perinatal Care β€” shaping research priorities with lived experience.
πŸ—“ 3 December, 2–3pm
πŸ’» Online | Free

πŸ‘‰ Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-p...

06.11.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The ESRC-funded @vp-centre.bsky.social, led by @uoysbs.bsky.social and @lawatleeds.bsky.social works with public sector organisations to help them improve the support they offer to citizens

Their Connected Data Analytics programme engages with a variety of open research practices, detailed below πŸ‘‡

05.11.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How green is green fintech? πŸŒ±πŸ’Έ

Join Dr Felicia Liu (@york.ac.uk) exploring how apps + platforms that let users β€œown” trees or invest in forests reshape (or reinforce) inequality in climate finance.

πŸ“ Online
πŸ—“οΈ Thurs 13 Nov, 304 pm
πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/SMOLo18

@uoysbs.bsky.social

29.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A person stood writing on a whiteboard. Text reads: 10th in the UK for Social Policy in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

A person stood writing on a whiteboard. Text reads: 10th in the UK for Social Policy in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

A new week and the rankings just keep on coming! πŸ…

We're delighted to reveal that the School for Business and Society has ranked 10th in the UK for Social Policy in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Read more in our news story: www.york.ac.uk/busin... #GoodUniGuide

27.10.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Headshots of Leandra Ashton and Jessica Sias Wilson from Flying Cloud theatre company. Text reads: University of York School for Business and Society. Theatre, Acting and Education: Part 1. Society HuB Podcast with Leandra Ashton and Jessica Sias Wilson.

Headshots of Leandra Ashton and Jessica Sias Wilson from Flying Cloud theatre company. Text reads: University of York School for Business and Society. Theatre, Acting and Education: Part 1. Society HuB Podcast with Leandra Ashton and Jessica Sias Wilson.

Launch of our unique podcast miniseries about 'theatre, acting and education' 🎭

We talk to our collaborators, Flying Cloud theatre company, about the innovative, immersive theatrical approach we use to teaching our Human Resource Management students.

Enjoy the podcast! youtu.be/QhrQYJGe5Gc

22.10.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0