Research degree awarding powers granted to York St John University

Professor David Fleming, Vice Chancellor, said: “This is in recognition of the University’s strong governance, high academic standards, ongoing development of the research culture and environment; and the high quality of the research student experience.

“I am grateful to all colleagues who have worked so hard to achieve this and I look forward to this being the foundation for even greater success in the future.”

The University achieved taught degree awarding powers in 2005 and its University title in 2006. Until now research degrees had been awarded by the University of Leeds.

The decision to award research degree awarding powers is made by the Privy Council who are advised by the QAA. The QAA consider a range of evidence from documents, meetings and observations.

Professor Fleming said: “I must express my thanks to all our partners for their support and particularly thank the University of Leeds for its partnership and collaboration and, without whose support, it would not have been possible for York St John to reach this historic landmark.”