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End of week medical appointments could increase attendance
Posted on Thursday 29 September 2022
New research suggests patients don’t like Mondays when it comes to appointments, which has important implications for appointment scheduling.
Grow It York wins award for indoor community farming initiative
Posted on Thursday 29 September 2022
A community farm, established by the University of York and based at a container park, has been awarded the Best Community Initiative Award at the World Vertical Farming awards 2022.
University announces energy grants to help York students
Posted on Wednesday 28 September 2022
The University of York is providing energy grants worth £150 for eligible student households.
New biobank to boost research into children and young people’s cancers
Posted on Tuesday 27 September 2022
The Universities of York and Newcastle have joined forces with two leading cancer charities to create a new biobank which will provide vital resources for researchers working to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer in children and young people.
Researchers to investigate how to provide universal healthcare coverage to people living in absolute poverty
Posted on Wednesday 21 September 2022
Researchers in York and Delhi are launching a major project to explore how to bring high quality healthcare to people around the world left behind by poverty and marginalisation.
York ranked top university in the region, according to prestigious guide
Posted on Friday 16 September 2022
The University of York has moved up two places in a prestigious national university league table and is also ranked as the top institution in the region.
York researcher to address UN in call for action on modern slavery
Posted on Thursday 15 September 2022
A York academic is calling on the UN Human Rights Council to increase pressure on the Chinese and other governments around the world to tackle modern slavery.
University updates following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Posted on Monday 12 September 2022
Information about University plans and a message from our Vice-Chancellor, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
A message from the Vice-Chancellor responding to the news about The Queen.
Posted on Thursday 8 September 2022
A message from our Vice-Chancellor for all our staff and students
Climate change puts availability of vital renewable energy source at risk, research reveals
Posted on Wednesday 7 September 2022
Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies – vital alternatives to fossil fuels – at risk, according to new research.
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