Department of Biology
The Department came first for research impact in Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2014
Excellent student satisfaction and 9th overall in the Complete University Guide 2019
Ranked 8th in the Guardian University Guide 2019
World-class science across the whole spectrum of modern biology, from ecology to biomedicine
Undergraduate study
Upcoming seminars
Middle and outer ears: from evolution to clinical problems
1.00PM, K018
Professor Abigail Tucker, Kings College London
1.00PM, K018
Professor Laurence D. Hurst, University of Bath
C. elegans models unearth molecular mechanism of human aging and disease
1.00PM, K018
Dr Eva Kevei, University of Reading
1.00PM, K018
Dr John Bothwell, University of Durham
Postgraduate study
News
Posted on Thursday 7 February 2019
Professor Dame Caroline Dean, an inspiring and outstanding plant scientist who has driven new understanding of fundamental processes in biology and actively encouraged a generation of women to pursue scientific careers, was awarded an Honorary Degree from the University on Friday 18 January 2019.
Posted on Friday 11 January 2019
The Leverhulme Trust Board has announced it will fund up to £10 million over the next 10 years to establish a new centre for research on biodiversity change at the University of York.
Posted on Friday 21 December 2018
Poppy research creates new cough suppressant supply
Research and Impact
Research
Tuesday 11 December 2018
Thursday 18 October 2018
Tuesday 2 October 2018
Researchers in the spotlight
From rice straw to biofuel
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Professor Simon
McQueen-Mason
Major advance in microscope technology
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Dr Peter O'Toole
