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Turning the phage on crop wilt
Posted on Tuesday 7 July 2020
Researchers at the University of York have launched a major new study that could pave the way to fight a disease that decimates some of the world’s major food crops - without the use of pesticides.
Professor Gavin Thomas appointed Editor in Chief of leading microbiology journal
Posted on Thursday 2 July 2020
Professor Gavin H. Thomas has been appointed the next Editor in Chief of the journal Microbiology,
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PhD student authors study into oil palm plantations
Posted on Monday 22 June 2020
Forest conservation areas in oil palm plantations play a vital role in storing carbon and boosting rainforest biodiversity, a new study on palm oil agriculture in Borneo has revealed.
New director of YESI appointed
Posted on Monday 15 June 2020
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Matthew Thomas as the new Director of the York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI)
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.
Green Impact National Award Winner
Posted on Wednesday 27 November 2019
Jenny Purcell from the Department of Biology is crowned national winner for her efforts in sustainability.
We're 6th in the UK
Posted on Monday 23 September 2019
Biology at York in the top ten for Biological Sciences in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
National Student Survey 2019
Posted on Friday 5 July 2019
We’re delighted to have some of the happiest biology students in the UK.
Biology receive record number of awards at this years NUS Green Impact event
Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2019
The awards present the opportunity to showcase and celebrate the Departments sustainability efforts.
York professor named in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Posted on Tuesday 11 June 2019
A University of York academic has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Biology's support of gender equality recognised with Athena SWAN award
Posted on Friday 10 May 2019
The Department has been granted an Athena SWAN Gold award for a further four years
Challenge-led Grant awarded to York’s Department of Biology
Posted on Wednesday 1 May 2019
The University of York has been awarded £487,000 to combat disease-causing bacteria in crops as part of a new initiative to address challenges faced in developing countries.
School children enjoy a day of science in biology labs
Posted on Wednesday 3 April 2019
Year 5 children were invited to the University as part of the York Cares Inspiring Minds scheme.
Science of cheesemaking – BSc project published
Posted on Friday 8 February 2019
Kaja Harton (BSc in Biochemistry, 2018) published a theoretical paper on protein aggregation processes.
Professor Dame Caroline Dean receives Honorary Degree from University of York
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.
£10M Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity announced
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.
BBSRC highlights impact from York research
Posted on Friday 21 December 2018
Poppy research creates new cough suppressant supply
Open Day for Independent Research Fellows
Posted on Friday 23 November 2018
We wish to welcome more Independent Research Fellows to the Department of Biology at York, and we are holding an Independent Fellows Day on Wednesday 6 February 2019.