The York JEOL Nanocentre
About the Nanocentre
The York JEOL Nanocentre represents a major long term collaboration between the University of York, Yorkshire Forward through the European Union and JEOL who are world leaders in electron optics. We have created at the University a world class research and teaching facility. The Nanocentre draws on the combined resources of the Physics, Electronics and Chemistry departments, with Departments of Environmental Sciences, Biology, Heritage management and FERA (Food and Environmental Research Agency) also participating. As well as carrying out high quality nanoscience and materials research and teaching, the York JEOL Nanocentre provides rich opportunities for collaboration with UK industry and external partners.
Services for industry
The Nanocentre is an open access, industry facing and "industry first" facility, with published terms and conditions.
Research and teaching
The Nanocentre is an interdisciplinary research and teaching centre. It provides world-class teaching and research training for young scientists to PhD and full and part-time MSc level, as well as contributing resources to teaching and research projects in the supporting University Departments and more widely.
The Nanocentre also offers a range of short courses which will form part of the full and part time higher degree education programme as well as providing economic hands-on training for scientists in industry.