Student wins freelance prize

The University of York has been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Times Higher Education Awards, widely recognised as the “Oscars of higher education”.

A powerful drilling rig is sailing to the UK to drill a four-kilometre geothermal well at the University of York, accelerating the city’s Net Zero ambitions.

A lack of central oversight and shifting catering models in primary schools could be putting children’s dietary health at risk, according to new research led by the University of York.

Why do we remember certain moments while forgetting others? Every day, our minds are bombarded with thousands of pieces of information, yet our brains have a limited capacity to consolidate these experiences into lasting memories. This means we need a way to hold on to what is most important, and disregard irrelevant details.

Unexpected staff shortages in ambulance services are costing lives, with patients significantly more likely to die within 24 hours when ambulance workers are off sick, according to new research.