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National Student Survey shows strengths of Health Sciences at York
Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025
The results of the 2025 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Health Sciences for the study of adult nursing, mental health nursing and nursing (non specific). We have excelled in ‘Academic Support’, ‘Learning Resources’, ‘Assessment and Feedback’, ‘Organisation and Management’; and ‘Student Voice’.
Department appoints new Deputy Head of Department (Teaching)
Posted on Tuesday 1 July 2025
The Department is delighted to announce the appointment of Jessica Powell to the role of Deputy Head of Department for Teaching (DHoD). Jess takes over from Professor David Barrett who is moving to the role of Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students within the Faculty of Sciences in September.
York is ranked 7th in the UK for nursing and midwifery in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2026).
Posted on Thursday 12 June 2025
This week, we maintained our place among the UK’s most highly regarded institutions for the subject of nursing and midwifery. York ranked 7th in the UK for the study of this subject in the Complete University Guide 2026.
Students pick up three awards at the Student Nursing Times Awards
Posted on Thursday 8 May 2025
Third year nursing students Becky Nisbet and Allyson Omoniyi picked up three awards between them at this year’s annual Student Nursing Times awards.
York academics to work on Born in Bradford research programme following major funding boost
Posted on Wednesday 7 May 2025
A team of York academics are to collaborate on a new expansion of the internationally renowned Born in Bradford research programme following a £4.5 million funding boost from a Wellcome Discovery Award.
Students shortlisted for an award by the Student Nursing Times magazine
Posted on Thursday 13 March 2025
Third year nursing students Becky Nisbet and Allyson Omoniyi have been shortlisted for awards by the Student Nursing Times.
York researcher investigates a public health approach to improving children's outcomes
Posted on Monday 3 February 2025
In a new blog for Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK), Dr Amanda Mason-Jones explores her decision to use the Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data (ECHILD) dataset and shares her ambitions for its application in public health research.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025
Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025
This year, National Apprenticeship Week runs from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 February, and we’re pleased to take this opportunity to celebrate our apprenticeship programmes, and the many success stories they create.
York researcher named Queen’s Nurse 2024
Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024
Dr Helen Anderson, from the University of York’s Department of Health Sciences, has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the community nursing charity, The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
Study into common hand condition compares surgery to less invasive treatment
Posted on Monday 2 December 2024
Researchers have compared the effectiveness of surgery over a less invasive injection for the treatment of a common hand condition.
York Professor enters the global top one per cent of most cited scientists
Posted on Tuesday 19 November 2024
Professor Simon Gilbody has been recognised in the top one per cent of the world’s most influential published scientists.
New study funded by philanthropy to explore how floods affect maternal health and wellbeing
Posted on Wednesday 23 October 2024
One of only 6 new projects to be funded through an extremely competitive process, this joint project will investigate the impact of flood events on maternal health in two coastal cities: Accra and Kingston upon Hull.
Exploring how floods affect maternal health and wellbeing in Accra and Hull
Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2024
Stage 3 nursing student Allyson Omoniyi wins joint Volunteer of the Year award
Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2024
We send our congratulations to Stage 3 nursing student Allyson Omoniyi who recently became the joint recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award with the Caribbean African Health Network (CAHN) UK during Black History Month (BHM) held on the 12 October at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester.
Research centre for addiction and mental health announced
Posted on Wednesday 16 October 2024
Institutes at the University of York, Hull and King's College, London will partner on a new £11m Mental Health and addiction research centre.
Mental health research group to be part of vital £2.5m project
Posted on Wednesday 16 October 2024
A new project will address “the biggest mental health challenges and research gaps affecting our region”.
Health Sciences at York ranks 5th in Guardian University Guide 2025
Posted on Wednesday 11 September 2024
The Department of Health Sciences has placed 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2025 for the subjects of Children’s Nursing and 8th in Mental Health Nursing.
Report exposes vast inequalities faced by women in the North of England
Posted on Tuesday 3 September 2024
Women in the North of England live shorter lives, work more hours for less pay, are more likely to be an unpaid carer, and more likely to live in poverty than women in other regions of England, according to new research co-authored by a University of York academic.
Child health experts call on new government to urgently address inequalities in rising infant mortality
Posted on Monday 12 August 2024
More babies are dying before their first birthday, with those in deprived areas, the North of England and Black and Asian ethnic groups the worst affected, according to new analysis.
Top results in National Student Survey 2024
Posted on Friday 19 July 2024
The results of the 2024 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Health Sciences, with several areas ranked first in the country.
York academic contributes to new report on men’s health which reveals disparities between most and least deprived areas in the UK
Posted on Wednesday 17 July 2024
A University of York academic has advised on a major new report on men’s health which highlights the disparities between the most and least deprived areas in the UK.
Students scoop awards at Love York awards
Posted on Wednesday 19 June 2024
Two of our second year nursing students have successfully won awards at the recent Love York awards. The awards are run by the University of York Students’ Union and shine a spotlight on the students that have made a huge contribution to the university experience.
Report reveals barriers to providing nutritious food in early years childcare settings
Posted on Monday 17 June 2024
Some nurseries are struggling to source healthy local food due to lack of funding and a workforce crisis, with some resorting to going to the local corner shop to buy lunches for children, according to the authors of a new report.
Students nominated for Love York Awards
Posted on Monday 3 June 2024
Three undergraduate nursing students have all been nominated for awards at the University of York Students’ Union Love York Awards.
New Clinical Pocket Reference launched
Posted on Thursday 30 May 2024
Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing Rose Havelock has recently had a new publication launched.
Collaborative health research to help aid men’s sexual health
Posted on Friday 24 May 2024
Professor to lead team of researchers that will lead to better sexual health support for men who live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Staff nominated for Students' Union awards
Posted on Wednesday 22 May 2024
Five members of staff from the Department have been nominated for awards in this year’s York Students’ Union (YUSU) Excellence Awards.
New drive to put parents and carers at heart of child poverty debate in Scotland
Posted on Monday 20 May 2024
The University of York and Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) are launching a drive to engage parents and carers from across Scotland to share their everyday experiences of living on a low income.
UK free school meal allowances not enough to provide healthy lunches, research reveals
Posted on Monday 20 May 2024
Students from lower-income backgrounds are struggling to buy healthy school lunches with free school meal allowances, a new study by the University of York has found.
More than a quarter of people with Covid infection develop Long Covid, new research reveals
Posted on Tuesday 30 April 2024
More than a quarter of people with Covid infection develop Long Covid, new research reveals
Report calls for urgent action to boost children’s mental health support through schools
Posted on Friday 26 April 2024
A new report sets out an evidence-based plan to improve the mental health of the one in five children in England with a probable mental health condition.
Children in the North at greater risk of entering care
Posted on Wednesday 17 April 2024
A new report has revealed the £25 billion burden placed on stretched services for children in care in the North of England.
Department welcomes first intake on new Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship programme
Posted on Monday 18 March 2024
The Department has welcomed 22 learners on to their newly approved Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) course.
Diagnosing endometriosis takes an average of almost 7 years, study shows
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.
Social media adverts impact vaping behaviours among young people, study shows
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.
Psychological care delivered over the phone is an effective way to combat loneliness and depression, according to a major new study
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.
Nurses need a 'voice' in decision-making to improve rentention, research shows
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.
Health Sciences student wins PhD Spotlight competition
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.
Applications now open for PhD in Safe AI
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.
Blood Cancer Open Day for Patients and Families
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.
Team win Inclusive Impact Award for Social Inclusion
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.
New Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) planned
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).
Long Covid in women may be linked to inflammation levels at peak of infection, new research suggests
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.
Workplace health and wellbeing project recognised for its significant cultural contribution
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.
Students attend Future Mental Health Conference
Posted on Friday 3 November 2023
Eight mental health students are attending the 5th annual conference
Nurses need a ‘voice’ in decision-making to improve retention, research shows
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.
New report lays bare the realities of the cost of living crisis for families on low income
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.
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Mental health nursing at York ranks 7th in Guardian University Guide 2024
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.
Report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment
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.”
National Student Survey reveals the strengths of Health Sciences at York
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.