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A musical twist on Charles Dickens’ Our Mutual Friend
Posted on Tuesday 21 May 2024
University of York researcher, Professor John Bowen, is an advisor to the actors and director of National Theatre’s new musical take on Charles Dickens' final completed novel, Our Mutual Friend.
Professor of health economics elected Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences
Posted on Tuesday 21 May 2024
Professor of Health Economics, Mark Sculpher, has been elected as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
York sets out importance of Graduate Visa route to Prime Minister
Posted on Tuesday 21 May 2024
Professor Charlie Jeffery, University of York Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the N8 research-intensive universities, has helped coordinate a letter asking the Prime Minister to accept the findings of the Migration Advisory Committee.
New drive to put parents and carers at heart of child poverty debate in Scotland
Posted on Monday 20 May 2024
The University of York and Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) are launching a drive to engage parents and carers from across Scotland to share their everyday experiences of living on a low income.
UK free school meal allowances not enough to provide healthy lunches, research reveals
Posted on Friday 17 May 2024
Students from lower-income backgrounds are struggling to buy healthy school lunches with free school meal allowances, a new study by the University of York has found.
York academic announced as New Generation Thinker
Posted on Thursday 16 May 2024
The BBC and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) reveal University of York academic, Dr Janine Bradbury as a 2024 New Generation Thinker.
Public invited to sing with BBC Singers in virtual performance
Posted on Monday 13 May 2024
Members of the public are invited to sing alongside the BBC Singers in a virtual performance.
Archaeologists excavate medieval timber hall at historic Skipsea site
Posted on Monday 13 May 2024
A team of archaeologists at the University of York have returned to Skipsea in East Yorkshire to excavate the remains of a medieval timber hall uncovered near the site of a Norman castle.
York students honoured with award for volunteering to support local community
Posted on Thursday 9 May 2024
Students who have made outstanding contributions in the local area were celebrated at the Student Community and Volunteering Awards this week.
Bullying significant issue for young people in aftermath of eye cancer, study shows
Posted on Thursday 9 May 2024
Young people who have undergone successful treatment for eye cancer are often subject to bullying and require psychological support, a new study has revealed.
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