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Rising costs of mental healthcare in England revealed in new report

Posted on Monday 4 November 2024

New research has highlighted an increase in the cost of care provided by NHS Mental Health Trusts, with the highest costs seen among working-age men and residents from England’s most deprived areas.


Pilot project provides free school meals to thousands more children

Posted on Wednesday 23 October 2024

The University of York-led FixOurFood research programme has provided an additional 20,000 children from England’s poorest households with free school meals as part of a new trial scheme.


UK Quantum Communications Hub celebrates 10 year milestone

Posted on Wednesday 23 October 2024

Researchers at the Quantum Communications Hub are celebrating 10 years of contributions to understanding how digital information can be shared safely and securely.


York’s Executive Board appointments

Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2024

The University of York has confirmed new appointments to its Executive Board to strengthen academic support and combined financial and operational leadership.


University of York researcher explores how climate change and flooding is affecting earthworms

Posted on Sunday 20 October 2024

Earthworms are considered vital creatures that help keep soil healthy by eating and recycling organic matter, but they face an uncertain future due to climate change.


Key figures to gather in York to accelerate sustainable business innovation

Posted on Thursday 17 October 2024

The University of York will host an event bringing together leaders, innovators, investors, academics, and business owners from York and beyond to explore cutting-edge approaches in sustainability and social responsibility.


New service launched to enable individuals to take control of their online data

Posted on Thursday 17 October 2024

A new data service will work to empower individuals to understand their own online data and share it safely with researchers to help improve digital wellbeing.


New education centres to create opportunities for thousands of young people in Grimsby and Bridlington

Posted on Thursday 17 October 2024

A partnership between the universities of York, Hull and the university-access charity IntoUniversity will be opening two new education centres in Grimsby and Bridlington.


Research centre for addiction and mental health announced

Posted on Wednesday 16 October 2024

A new £11 million research centre has been announced focused on how to improve provision of, and access to, essential addiction and mental health services.


University of York alumnus wins the Nobel Prize for Economics

Posted on Tuesday 15 October 2024

University of York alumnus Daron Acemoglu has been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences.


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