Project updates 2009

A long-term influence on social policy

Posted on Monday 1 November 2010

The Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of York has helped to develop a huge range of policies to support vulnerable people in society.


Tickets to ride

Posted on Sunday 27 June 2010

The University of York’s Student Internship Bureau links students and recent graduates with employers on short-term projects.


Analysis of the atmosphere

Posted on Thursday 20 May 2010

Professor Alastair Lewis leads a team researching the chemistry of the atmosphere at sites across the world.


Novel therapies for beating cancer

Posted on Tuesday 27 April 2010

Pro-Cure Therapeutics Limited (Pro‑Cure) is a University spin-out company, founded in 2001, which is developing novel therapies for prostate cancer.


Working in partnership to educate hospital staff about dementia

Posted on Tuesday 9 March 2010

A partnership between The University of York Health Sciences Department and Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust is ensuring the Trust continues to lead initiatives to implement the Government’s Dementia Care Strategy.


Improving the prospects of care leavers

Posted on Sunday 8 November 2009

A project for young care leavers in York was highlighted by the Government as a blueprint for employers nationwide to follow.


Continuing Professional Development unit gets on the bus

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2009

The University of York IT Academy recently hosted an event as part of the Microsoft European "Get on the Bus" Tour.


Funding secured for collaborative history of philosophy centre

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2009

The University of York has recently been successful in gaining funding from the White Rose University Consortium to assist with the development of a Centre for the History of Philosophy.


Psychology department helps local companies to challenge change

Posted on Wednesday 1 July 2009

In October, the Psychology department delivered a one-day course to employees from various local businesses on 'The Challenge of Change'.


Towards a better quality, brighter future

Posted on Monday 1 June 2009

The Research Innovation Office (RIO) is celebrating a double success after obtaining follow-on funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.


Designers council new university products

Posted on Friday 1 May 2009

The Design Council, the national strategic body for design, have awarded 4 University of York projects free consulting services to help turn research ideas into commercial products.


BBC link gives students chance of internship

Posted on Wednesday 1 April 2009

Students from the University of York will be given a unique opportunity to work at the BBC by giving their responses to questions around a number of current affairs issues.


Sound advice for modern art installation

Posted on Sunday 1 March 2009

Tony Myatt, Director of the Music Research Centre, has recently been involved in the development of an art installation for Baroness Francesca von Habsburgh and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary.