Alcuin College, York Alcuin College, York Alcuin College is a college of the University of York located on Siward's Howe. It is one out of 9 colleges at the university, being the nearest to the library on the Heslington West part of the campus. Alcuin College is one of the University of York's first colleges, established in 1967 alongside Vanbrugh College. It was officially opened in 1969 by Lord Clark, the Chancellor of the University. It is located on Siward's Howe, making it the highest elevated college in the University. It is also believed to be the burial site of Eric Bloodaxe, who
Goodricke College, York that rather than create a new College that an existing College should be moved. Goodricke College was selected for this and moved onto the new campus in 2009 with James taking over its building on Heslington West. The old Goodricke buildings were divided between James College and Vanbrugh College. 2009 marked the 40th anniversary of Goodricke College, with celebrations throughout the academic year to mark the occasion. Goodricke Nucleus is the name of the main administrative and facility building in Goodricke College and is located on the Heslington East campus. It also houses the Junior Common Room and the General