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Shortlisted for University of the Year

Our response to Covid-19 has been recognised with a Times Higher Education University of the Year Award nomination.

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Meet us online on 16, 17 and 18 November to discover life as a postgraduate student.

Explore our research

A member of the Russell Group, we are committed to strengthening our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.

Our research is focused around seven themes which align our academic strengths to best meet the grand scientific, social and environmental challenges of our time.

Call to mind

Simple phone therapy reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic.

Tech-savvy

York scientists are developing new detector technology needed for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).

Train of thought

Northern universities and museums are set to explore the links between railways and the global slave trade.

Mother Nature

Outdoor nature-based activities are effective for improving mental health in adults, a new study finds.

York Unlimited, The Campaign for the University of York

Connect to projects that enable brilliant minds to break barriers, overcome limitations and think differently to solve the challenges of the world today.

News and events

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Hot property

A York academic is part of a team aiming to bring an ambitious prototype fusion energy plant to Yorkshire.
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Climate control

Carolyn Snell argues that the COP26 Climate Change Conference offers an opportunity to ease fuel poverty.
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Giving Day is back!

Students and mental health causes need your help now more than ever. Find out how you can make a difference.
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A rising tide

Henrice Altink discusses climate change inequalities in the Caribbean and the responsibilities of the biggest emitters.
Awards

Bradford SAGE

Our researchers have received a national award for their work supporting Bradford Council's Covid-19 response.
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Falling with style

Biology PhD researcher Theo Issitt wins a place in the ‘Falling Walls’ international final.
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York scientist provides expertise for ambitious bid to host UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant

14 October 2021
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Ground-breaking trial prevents loneliness among older people during Covid pandemic

12 October 2021
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York physicists to help develop new detector technology for a new powerful particle collider

11 October 2021
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Links between railways and slavery to be explored in new research project

10 October 2021

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