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York academics awarded prestigious ERC Synergy Grants
Posted on Thursday 6 November 2025
Two University of York academics are set to lead ambitious research projects after each securing €10 million in funding from the European Research Council’s (ERC) highly competitive Synergy Grant.
New funding for scientists developing robotic assistance in breast screening
Posted on Tuesday 4 November 2025
Researchers have taken another step towards developing a robotic system that could help people with mobility issues get better access to breast screening procedures.
New research reveals human cost of Ministry of Defence Afghan data leak
Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025
Afghans report a range of threats and risks including killings and violence as a result of the data breach, new research co-authored by a University of York academic has found.
Integrating museum records with contemporary citizen science data to uncover 166 years of tropical butterfly history
Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025
A former PhD student at the University of York has used records from museum collections and citizen science projects to show long-term patterns in the species richness of tropical butterflies.
Class, race, ageism and status shaping who stays in general practice, study shows
Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025
A new study has revealed that hidden social and cultural barriers - not just workload and pay - are driving nurses out of general practice and threatening the stability of primary care.
New research explores how indoor plants can improve human health and our environment
Posted on Friday 24 October 2025
People have been using plants such as ferns and succulents to brighten up their homes for millennia, but how much of an impact do they have on our environment and wellbeing?
University of York to drive regional innovation and growth with new Mayoral funding
Posted on Thursday 23 October 2025
Four innovative research projects have received a funding boost totalling almost half a million pounds from the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Mayoral Investment Fund.
Vice-Chancellor appointed new Chair of Yorkshire Universities
Posted on Monday 20 October 2025
Vice-Chancellor of the University of York, Professor Charlie Jeffery, has been appointed as the new Chair of Yorkshire Universities.
Crop-killing pathogen found to disable plant ‘alarm system’
Posted on Monday 20 October 2025
Scientists have discovered how one of the world’s most destructive plant diseases manages to slip past crops’ defenses - a breakthrough that could help farmers grow stronger, more resilient plants.
Provost of University of York Mumbai campus appointed
Posted on Monday 20 October 2025
Professor Lindsay Oades has been appointed the new Provost for the University of York Mumbai.
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