Posted on Monday 18 March 2024
The Department has welcomed 22 learners on to their newly approved Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) course.
Posted on Friday 23 February 2024
Endometriosis takes an average of 6.6 years to be diagnosed worldwide, with delays of up to 27 years reported in the UK, researchers at the University of York have found.
Posted on Friday 9 February 2024
Viewing e-cigarette adverts and content on social media - often endorsed by celebrities and social media influencers - is fueling the popularity of vaping among young users, according to a study from researchers at the University of York.
Posted on Friday 2 February 2024
Depression and loneliness can be prevented using structured, telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new research.
Posted on Thursday 1 February 2024
Nurses working in general practice during the Covid-19 pandemic felt largely ‘forgotten’ and undervalued, with many considering future career changes, according to the findings of a new study.
Posted on Friday 19 January 2024
Congratulations to first year PhD student Sarah Veale who won the University’s PhD Spotlight Competition at the 2024 YorkTalks.
Posted on Wednesday 13 December 2023
The University’s UKRI-funded AI centre for doctoral training in Lifelong Safety Assurance of AI-enabled Autonomous Systems (SAINTS CDT) has opened applications for its first cohort of PhD students.
Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023
On the Saturday 28 October 2023, the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of York had the pleasure of welcoming around 200 patients and their families and friends, as well as NHS staff, to an Open Day to share findings and hear about patient experiences.
Posted on Tuesday 28 November 2023
Congratulations to the FixOurFood team which includes staff from Health Sciences, the Hull York Medical School and School for Business and Society who won an award at the University of York’s Inclusive Impact Awards last week.
Posted on Thursday 9 November 2023
The Department has recently won a bid from the RCN Foundation to produce a new Massive Online Open Course (MOOC).
Posted on Tuesday 7 November 2023
Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of Covid-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of Long Covid symptoms, according to new research.
Posted on Friday 3 November 2023
EMPOWER, an international research project on which Professor Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis is the UK lead, has been awarded the 2023 Malaspina Award for organisations by the Spanish Embassy in Canberra, Australia.
Posted on Friday 3 November 2023
Eight mental health students are attending the 5th annual conference
Posted on Thursday 2 November 2023
Nurses working in general practice during the Covid-19 pandemic felt largely ‘forgotten’ and undervalued, with many considering future career changes, according to the findings of a new study.
Posted on Thursday 5 October 2023
A new report lays bare the realities of the cost of living crisis for families on low income and offers an insight into local councillors’ fears of a “sense of crisis” in the communities they serve.
Posted on Wednesday 13 September 2023
The Department of Health Sciences has placed 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2024 for the subject of mental health nursing.
Posted on Monday 11 September 2023
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a “conveyor belt of disadvantage.”
Posted on Wednesday 16 August 2023
The results of a nationwide survey have revealed that the Department of Health Sciences is home to some of the happiest nursing and midwifery students in the UK.
Posted on Wednesday 16 August 2023
Congratulations to adult nursing student Becky Nisbet who has successfully gained a place on the Council of Deans Student Leadership programme.
Posted on Thursday 27 July 2023
Second year nursing student Amy Mann has been shortlisted for an RCN (Royal College of Nursing) award in the category of Student of the Year.
Posted on Monday 24 July 2023
A basic income scheme has the potential to save the NHS tens of billions of pounds by reducing poverty and improving the nation's mental and physical health, according to new research involving academics at the University of York.
Posted on Monday 17 July 2023
Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.
Posted on Thursday 13 July 2023
Researchers have shown that a maths programme can add three months of additional progress to the learning and skills ability of young children.
Posted on Thursday 6 July 2023
Second year midwifery student Jo Hewson was recently nominated for, and won, a Student Nightingale Award from South Tees NHS Foundation Trust.
Posted on Monday 3 July 2023
Researchers at the University of York, together with partners at the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds, have been awarded funding to provide integrated research advice and collaboration to health and social care practitioners and researchers across England.
Posted on Thursday 29 June 2023
Women GPs are reluctant to take on senior partnership roles due to fears over maternity leave, sickness pay and work life balance, a new study has concluded.
Posted on Tuesday 27 June 2023
Researchers from the University of York have found that the number of children with life-limiting conditions rose by almost a quarter over 10 years in Wales.
Posted on Thursday 8 June 2023
Nursing and Midwifery courses at York ranked 8th in the UK according to the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2024).
Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023
Four members of staff from the Department will receive their long service awards tonight for 25 years service.
Posted on Thursday 1 June 2023
A review of government control policies has shown a reduction in global smokeless tobacco use, although there are still gaps in research in some countries.
Posted on Tuesday 16 May 2023
Researchers have called for radical changes on a global scale to prevent the growing mortality rates of people with mental health problems.
Posted on Tuesday 16 May 2023
A new study has shown that Universal Credit is harmful to the mental health of claimants, particularly lone parents.
Posted on Tuesday 2 May 2023
Academics complete new pre-registration nursing text book exploring palliative and end of life care
Posted on Thursday 27 April 2023
Congratulations to Dr Mike Parker, Associate Professor, who takes up a place on the Advanced Life Support (ALS) National Subcommittee for Resuscitation Council UK.
Posted on Wednesday 26 April 2023
A new report has found a worrying pattern of lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and worse health and wellbeing in the North of England.
Posted on Friday 21 April 2023
Pregnant women were hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine as a result of mixed public messaging and concerns over safety, according to the results of a study which analysed social media posts.
Posted on Thursday 20 April 2023
Dr Helen Bedford, Associate Professor of Midwifery in the Department has been awarded the prestigious national honour from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Fellowship for her contributions to midwifery education.
Posted on Wednesday 19 April 2023
The Department played host to the Leader of the Labour party, Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on a visit to York this week.
Posted on Tuesday 11 April 2023
People with severe mental illness can struggle to self-manage long-term physical conditions and need personalised support, a new study suggests.
Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023
Third year adult nursing student Claudia Collins has been shortlisted for two awards recognising student contribution.
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £1.8m to examine the effectiveness of a commonly used communication approach with people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2023
The pioneering work of three leading University of York researchers has been recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2023
A new study has uncovered extensive interactions between one of the world’s leading funders of alcohol research and alcohol industry groups, sparking concern about the industry’s influence on science and public health policy.
Posted on Wednesday 1 February 2023
Professor Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis has been awarded the honorary distinction International Distinguished Fellow by the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2023
The University of York is leading a national project to assess the value of a community-based intervention programme aimed at reducing obesity rates in preschool children.
Posted on Monday 30 January 2023
Professor Simon Gilbody was awarded a Higher Doctorate in Science by the University of York in the recent 2023 winter graduation ceremony.
Posted on Friday 27 January 2023
Faith institutions, such as churches and mosques, can support people to maintain healthy blood pressure and avoid hypertension through education and awareness, the results of a new study have revealed.
Posted on Tuesday 24 January 2023
A new report, co-authored by a University of York academic, has warned that children living in the North of England are among the most vulnerable to rising living costs.
Posted on Thursday 19 January 2023
GPs felt under-resourced, under-valued and worried about widening health inequalities during the pandemic, new research shows.
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
People aged 95 and over still want to be part of society and enjoy a level of independence, despite having a more limited interaction with the world, a new study shows.