2025 news
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Prestigious Lister Prize awarded to York academic
A University of York academic has been awarded the prestigious Lister Institute Research Prize in the 2025 competition, recognising exceptional early-career biomedical scientists in the UK.
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7th in the UK: Complete University Guide 2026
York is ranked 7th in the UK for biological sciences in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2026)
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York professors elected Fellows of the Royal Society
Two University of York scientists have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society in recognition of their achievements in the fields of ecology and mathematical virology.
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UKRI funding secured to enhance digital research training resources
Congratulations to PI Professor Emma Rand and the wider team for securing funding to establish the UKRI Digital Research Skills Catalyst, a highly accessible national digital research training service capable of underpinning creative research and supporting digital research professionals across multiple domains.
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New study on medicinal plants established with York’s twin city in China
Researchers are working with scientists based in York’s twin city of Nanjing to further understanding of how the mint family of plants produce therapeutic benefits.
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Glowing proteins give York researchers new key insights into cellular components
Researchers from University of York’s Department of Biology have produced new visual data revealing the organisation of cellular components.
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Groundbreaking new soil technology to be developed at York
Biorenewables Development Centre and University of York join forces with CroBio to tackle soil degradation in £670k Defra-backed project.