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Researchers find way to target cancer while protecting healthy tissue
Posted on Wednesday 22 June 2022
Researchers have discovered how to target stem cells affected by leukaemia without causing harm to healthy stem cells, paving the way for new, safer treatments for the disease.
Biology at York ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide
Posted on Wednesday 15 June 2022
Biology at York is ranked as 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide.
Catastrophic crowdfunding for biology education project
Posted on Friday 10 June 2022
Rewards for donations include a copy of the game, limited edition postcards and posters, and even helping the team create and name a character.
In memory of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason
Posted on Thursday 9 June 2022
It is with a sense of profound sadness that we report the sudden and untimely death of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason.
Department of Biology ranked 9th in the UK for research excellence
Posted on Thursday 19 May 2022
York's Department of Biology is the 9th strongest Biology department in the UK for research, according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
Virtual Independent Fellows Day
Posted on Thursday 5 May 2022
We wish to welcome more Independent Research Fellows to the Department of Biology at the University York.
Science Minister visits University of York’s BioYorkshire initiative
Posted on Tuesday 15 March 2022
Science Minister George Freeman visited the BioYorkshire initiative - a partnership between University of York, Fera Science and Askham Bryan College - aiming to transform York and North Yorkshire into the UK’s first carbon negative region and be a hub for green innovation, skills development and inward investment.
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Common virus may cause bladder cancer, new study reveals
Posted on Friday 11 March 2022
A common childhood viral infection causes damage to cells in the bladder which may lead to cancer, a new study has shown.
Biomedical student Immy Hayton declared runner up in Green Impact National Awards
Posted on Tuesday 8 March 2022
The third year Biomedical science student was declared runner-up in the 'Student Leadership' category of the Green Impact National Awards.
A start-up company aiming to commercialise outputs of the Bancroft group in CNAP has received investment
Posted on Friday 17 December 2021
A start-up company founded in 2019 has received investment to continue with its aims of commercialising the outputs of the Bancroft group in CNAP.
Biomedical Science Student wins Biochemical Society Science Communication Prize
Posted on Tuesday 16 November 2021
3rd year Biomedical Science student Faye Singleton has been awarded 1st place for The Biochemical Society Science Communication Prize (UG category).
PhD Researcher wins place in international ‘Falling Walls’ public engagement final
Posted on Thursday 30 September 2021
Biology PhD researcher Theo Issitt heads to Berlin in November after beating off strong competition to win a place in the final of the international Falling Walls ‘Emerging Talent’ competition.
Department of Biology maintains its place in the UK top 10
Posted on Monday 20 September 2021
This week the Department confirmed its place among the UK's most highly regarded departments for Biological Sciences. The Department is ranked 10th in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
Simon McQueen-Mason featured on BBC Green Thinking podcast
Posted on Friday 17 September 2021
Professor McQueen-Mason, of the Department of Biology and CNAP, discusses sustainability and fashion.
Cizzle Biotechnology Limited continues to develop
Posted on Friday 17 September 2021
The University of York is to collaborate with diagnostics development specialists Cizzle Biotechnology to develop a blood test to detect lung cancer.
Grow It York brings vertical farming to community container park
Posted on Monday 13 September 2021
The University of York has teamed up with LettUs Grow, an indoor farming technology provider from Bristol and Spark:York, to create “Grow It York” - a vertical, community farm at the heart of a vibrant container park in the city.
Theo Issitt - Three Minute Thesis (3MT) National Finalist
Posted on Wednesday 1 September 2021
Congratulations to Theo Issitt, Biology PhD student, who has successfully made it through to the UK final of the 3MT competition.
National Student Survey 2021
Posted on Thursday 15 July 2021
We’re delighted to have some of the happiest Biology students in the UK.
York academics take part in Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition
Posted on Thursday 8 July 2021
Leading scientists from the University of York will share their research with a global audience as part of the Royal Society’s 2021 Summer Science digital showcase.
Biology PhD students ace 3 Minute Thesis competition
Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021
The University of York Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges PhD students to educate and engage the audience with their research in just three minutes.