In 2010, members of BLP made the very first introduction between the two Universities. In the months following, the two Universities negotiated a University wide Mobility Agreement.
University of British Columbia, Canada.
UBC is a public research university in Vancouver British Columbia. Established in 1908, it is British Columbia’s oldest university. The university ranks among the top three universities in Canada. With an annual research budget of $759 million, UBC funds over 8,000 projects a year.
University of York, England
In less than 50 years, York has become one of the top ten universities in the UK for teaching and research – and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. 13 655 undergraduate students attended in 2019. There are now over 30 academic departments and research centres and the student body has expanded to 13,000. The University’s prime location, in a beautiful landscaped park, within easy reach of the historic city of York, has positioned the University as a world-class destination in which to work and study. Several departments are located in the city centre at the King’s Manor in Grade 2 listed buildings, and since 2000 York has added 20 new buildings to its Heslington West campus.
Partner University’s areas of study include,
- Arts
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
York Science Park
York Science Park is situated on the University of York Campus, at the innovative hub of a prestigious heritage and science city. York Science Park enables businesses to connect with world leading knowledge and expertise at the University of York. York Science Park is based at the heart of the University of York campus, and is a hub of over 100 businesses and innovators.
We provide high specification, fully serviced and managed business space in an exciting, professional, dynamic environment. From modern, stylish office space to specialist laboratory facilities, businesses based at the Science Park benefit from utility-inclusive, flexible, short term agreements with a diverse range of business support services and a dedicated team on hand to manage any distractions.
Beyond our physical facilities, we focus on providing our residents with the most supportive environment for their business. The Science Park is currently home to companies working in a diverse range of sectors, including science, technology, digital and creative. Our residents range in size from small scale startups, to large international corporations.
