Department of Biology
The Department came first for research impact in Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2014
World-class science across the whole spectrum of modern biology, from ecology to biomedicine
COVID-19 update
The Department will be operating a full teaching schedule in 2020/21, from when our new academic year begins on 28 September. We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students whether on campus, online or a mix of the two. We are making plans to ensure we continue to provide a stimulating and engaging experience to suit all students' circumstances, even if these change through the academic year. On all our programmes we will continue to be a friendly community of staff and students, and to offer a supportive experience for students through well-designed teaching to provide theoretical and practical skills with a research-led ethos, in individual, small-group and large-group teaching formats, whether in person or online. Professor James Moir, Head of Department
Getting in touch
For specific email addresses for queries from prospective students, current students and staff please see our contacts page.
We're updating our Coronavirus webpages regularly with the latest information for prospective students, current students and staff.
Undergraduate study
Upcoming seminars
1.00PM, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre (B/K/018)
Professor Graham Ogg, University of Oxford
Veronica Grieneisen - Title TBC
1.00PM, B/M/052, Biology, Campus West
Veronica Grieneisen, University of Cardiff
CANCELLED (to be postponed until a later date)
1.00PM, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre B/K/018
Dr Fabio Manfredini, University of Aberdeen
1.00PM, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre (B/K/018)
Professor Arnie Akbar, University College London (UCL)
CANCELLED (to be postponed until a later date)
1.00PM, Dianna Bowles Lecture Theatre B/K/018
Dr Roman Biek, University of Glasgow
Postgraduate study
News
University of York technicians join effort to make Coronavirus face shields for frontline workers
Posted on Friday 1 May 2020
Technicians from the University of York are producing personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers as part of the national response to Covid-19.
University of York loans bioscience equipment to York Hospital to help in diagnosis of Coronavirus cases
Posted on Friday 1 May 2020
A piece of high-tech equipment used for the diagnosis of COVID-19 has been loaned to York Hospital by the University of York.
From lab bench to backbench
Posted on Tuesday 25 February 2020
Professor James Chong takes part in the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2020.
Research and impact
Research
Battle of the bacteria: Competition for iron can dictate the severity of plant disease outbreaks
Monday 11 May 2020
Scientists recreate DNA damage caused by toxins from smoking in a bid to understand more about the causes of bladder cancer
Tuesday 5 May 2020
York Group's COVID-19 Epidemiology preprint
Friday 1 May 2020
News archive
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
