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Creating citizenship communities: helping young people take their place in society

Posted on Friday 17 May 2013

A major new study suggests a range of potential improvements in the way schools pursue citizenship education.


Figurative sculpture by Peter Donohoe
Norman Rea Gallery presents local artists’ work

Posted on Friday 17 May 2013

A new exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery at the University of York focuses on the work of two local artists, bringing together sculptural works and detailed pen and ink drawings.


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National evaluation of the Realising Opportunities programme

Posted on Thursday 16 May 2013

A team at the University of York’s Institute for Effective Education (IEE) has been commissioned to carry out the national evaluation of the Realising Opportunities (RO) Programme.


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Scientists uncover the fundamental property of astatine, the rarest atom on Earth

Posted on Wednesday 15 May 2013

An international team of scientists, including a University of York researcher, has carried out ground-breaking experiments to investigate the atomic structure of astatine (Z=85), the rarest naturally occurring element on Earth.


BBC One Show Wildlife Reporter Mike Dilger (right) tests the OPAL Tree Health survey with members of the public at Kew Gardens. (c) OPAL
Citizen scientists help protect native trees

Posted on Tuesday 14 May 2013

A major survey into the health of native trees in the Yorkshire and Humberside region is launched this week at a York nature reserve.


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Yorkshire and Humber research support service receives major award

Posted on Monday 13 May 2013

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has renewed its funding of £5.25m to the University of Sheffield to manage the Yorkshire and Humber Research Design Service (RDSYH) – a collaboration that includes the University of York - for a further five years.


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