Our research

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YorkTalks 2016:
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Our annual research showcase features accessible 15-minute presentations from academics across the University.

The language of sleep

Sleep plays an important role in the development of vocabulary, especially in children, according to our psychologists​.

Research Champions' showcase

Find out more about our Research Champions' visions for the University's new research themes.

About our research

A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, we are committed to strengthening our position as one of the world's premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.

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The making of Suffragette

Professor Krista Cowman and Dr Kristyn Gorton discuss the film Suffragette in this public lecture.

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York Mystery Plays, 1957. Credit: Keith Laverack/Flickr (CC-BY-2.0)

Mystery Plays at the Minster

Returning this summer, find out more about York's historic Mystery Plays from Dr Cristina Figueredo.

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LGBT Lesbian Gay Bi Trans History Month 2016

LGBT History Month

We're celebrating with a month of free events on the theme of Religion, Belief and Philosophy.

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A sporting tradition

With £9m of new facilities and over 60 sports clubs, we cater for sport at all levels.

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