New research grants and contracts as University wins a further £2.4 million

A new way of tracing how far fish offspring travel could lead to much more effective marine reserve systems worldwide.

One of York's most illustrious sons, Alcuin of York, will be commemorated in a new series of annual lectures beginning on 31 October in St William's College. The lecture is a partnership between the University's Centre for Medieval Studies and the Dean and Chapter of York Minster.

As part of a major programme to improve student accommodation and facilities at York, the University has signed a deal with ACC Telecom to fit telephones in all study bedrooms.

Genesis, six buildings for innovative new businesses, is opened today (3 October) by John Robinson, Chairman of Smith & Nephew plc.

CBAMS Ltd, the York-based company centred on a 5 million volt accelerator mass spectrometer, has appointed Dr Peter Johnson to its board as Chairman elect.

New grants of £3.2m announced

Thirty-two Russian educationalists, including the Head of Curriculum Development at the Russian Academy of Education, visited York from 1 to 9 June to follow up on new developments in the philosophy and methods of teaching design and technology.

The Times places York 6th out of 96 universities

Joint purchase of key scientific tool is a first for Europe

The Department of Biology at the University of York has won second prize in the Competition for Industry-Academe Research Collaboration run by the Office of Science and Technology.

New discovery will improve treatments for breast cancer, osteoporosis and postmenopausal symptoms

The bone in our skeletons is constantly being turned over - removed and replaced in a process which repairs damage and alters bone mass in response to our needs.

Higher Education Funding Council rewards University's performance in teaching and research

Yvonne Moores, Chief Nursing Officer in the Department of Health will give her personal perspective on the future of nursing in the UK at the second York Health Symposium on Monday 17 February.

An award of £20,000 to investigate the feasibility of an 'incubator' to help small biotechnology businesses has been made by the Department of Trade and Industry to a York-based partnership.

A further £5.46m in new research grants and contracts at York