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London cabbies’ planning strategies could help inform future of AI
Posted on Friday 24 January 2025
Researchers have measured the thinking time of London taxi drivers - famous for their knowledge of more than 26,000 streets across the city - as part of a study into the future of AI route-mapping.
Study to inform government on impact of smartphones and social media on young people
Posted on Thursday 16 January 2025
Researchers are to look at the links between children’s mental health and smartphone and social media use as part of a Government commissioned research project.
Study explains why some osteoporosis drugs may protect against Covid-19
Posted on Tuesday 14 January 2025
Researchers have provided the molecular explanation for why some osteoporosis drugs offer protection against Covid-19.
Scientists show how sleep deprived brain permits intrusive thoughts
Posted on Wednesday 8 January 2025
A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts.
Academics, policy makers and industry leaders gather in York to explore how scientific innovation could transform UK food systems
Posted on Wednesday 8 January 2025
Leading academics, policy makers and industry leaders from across the country gathered at the University of York for the Transforming UK Food Systems conference.
Olympic champion and celebrated author among 2025 University Honours
Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024
Double Olympic triathlon champion, Alistair Brownlee; best selling author, Reni Eddo-Lodge; and MOBO award winning musician, Nitin Sawhney, are among six distinguished figures to receive honorary degrees from the University of York in January.
Greg Jenner appointed an Honorary Fellow in the Department of History
Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024
The public historian, author and broadcaster Greg Jenner has been appointed as a Fellow of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past (IPUP) in the University of York’s Department of History.
York to lead effort to provide solar energy in Africa
Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024
Researchers at the University of York will lead a major project to provide clean, solar energy to rural communities in Africa.
University of York to lead research to transform adult social care following new £31m investment
Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024
A University of York academic has been given oversight of a £31m research budget to help transform adult social care across the country.
York joins North Sea University Partnership
Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2024
The University of York has joined the North Sea University Partnership, a new consortium focused on aligning research priorities between the UK and Norway.
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