Welcome to one of the UK’s leading university chemistry departments for both research and teaching
Constantly in the top 5 UK Chemistry Departments in the National Student Survey, and in 2007 rated best in the UK for overall student satisfaction
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Our research, covering all aspects of modern chemistry, was rated extremely highly in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (December 2008)
Welcome to one of the UK’s leading university chemistry departments for both research and teaching
Constantly in the top 5 UK Chemistry Departments in the National Student Survey, and in 2007 rated best in the UK for overall student satisfaction
Our research covering all aspects of modern chemistry, was rated extremely highly in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (December 2008)
Latest news
Thursday 12 November 2009
Scientists at the University of York have discovered how certain bacteria such as Escherichia coli have evolved to capture rare sugars from their environment giving them an evolutionary advantage in naturally competitive environments like the human gut.
Tuesday 3 November 2009
This series of talks will focus on the world of nanoscience and explore how it enriches and stimulates technological innovation, why it is so important for the understanding of our natural environment and how it helps us to develop new technologies for an improved healthcare.
Monday 19 October 2009
Scientists at the University of York have uncovered the structure of an unusual enzyme which can be used to reverse the contamination of land by explosives.
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Gold award for commitment to women in science
The only academic department in the UK to hold the Athena SWAN gold award for our commitment to women in science.