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David Kato College
Welcome to David Kato College!
David Kato College is our newest college and is part of the new residences development on Campus East, alongside its close neighbour Anne Lister College.
The modern development offers brand new accommodation and flexible social spaces. The college itself has been specifically designed to optimise views of the beautiful landscape and the surrounding lake on Campus East.
Take a look behind the scenes as we begin to get the college up and running. Check out the latest news.
Contact and support
David Kato’s team of staff and students are here to offer support and guidance.
College facilities
Useful information on facilities such as laundry, post, receptions and more.
Get involved
What's on
See what’s going on at David Kato or, if you’re feeling inspired, create your own event for college members.
College sport
Learn something new, practise an existing skill or meet new friends by joining in with college sport.
College music
Join the College Music Scheme to access practice rooms, the instrument lending library and other musical activities.
Accommodation
Modern ensuite rooms which surround a central hub containing social spaces, a communal kitchen (in addition to the one in your flat), study spaces and quiet rooms.
The project
David Kato College is part of a project to create 1,400 new student bedrooms on Campus East, together with flexible social spaces. Follow the project progress here.
The life and legacy of David Kato
David Kato was a Ugandan human rights defender and gay rights activist that had a significant impact on the rights of LGBT+ people in Uganda. In 2010, David Kato came to the University of York for six months as a Protective Fellow on the Human Rights Defenders Programme at the Centre for Applied Human Rights. Shortly after his time in York, David returned home but was murdered in 2011.
As a University of Sanctuary, we are proud to honour his life and legacy by naming our newest college in his memory.
David Kato Credit: Stephen Wandera/AP Photo/Shutterstock