A new PhD scholarship will offer postgraduates the chance to study the life and works of 19th Century Yorkshire landowner, traveller and diarist, Anne Lister.

Professor Kate Pickett has been awarded an OBE for Services to Societal Equality in the New Year’s Honours list.

Analysis of more than 1,200 vessels from hunter-gatherer sites has shown that pottery-making techniques spread vast distances over a short period of time through social traditions being passed on.

Researchers examining the impact of the Covid pandemic on low income families have released a series of animated films documenting the project.

Researchers have shown how historic estates, such as Castle Howard and Duncombe Park, have helped shape biodiversity and the role they continue to play in the protection of nature.

Researchers used story-writing to explore schoolchildren’s perceptions of marine plastic litter and the effects on their behaviours to the problem.

The University of York has signed a strategic partnership with Brazil’s Ministry of Health which will help fund and support Brazilian students on York programmes in health economics and facilitate further research projects.

Bond star, Colin Salmon, and CEO of NatWest Group, Alison Rose, are among seven distinguishedfigures to receive honorary degrees from the University of York in January.

People aged 95 and over still want to be part of society and enjoy a level of independence, despite having a more limited interaction with the world, a new study shows.

Building work has started on a new nursery at the University of York, increasing the childcare provision on campus for staff, students and local families.

While most women plan to be involved in decisions about their care during childbirth, inpractice most decisions are led by midwives, a new study reveals.

As a university, we want to celebrate our staff for their incredible contributions, achievements, and impact across departments and schools over the past 12 months.

A University of York-led bid to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has successfully won more than £7.3m for a project to help reduce reliance on single suppliers in the UK’s telecommunications network.

The University of York and Entrepreneurial Spark hosted a week-long programme for College students to develop and pitch a ‘healthy ageing’ product to VIP judges.

More action is urgently needed to safeguard the world’s precious mountain ecosystems, according to a University of York researcher whose policy brief is being presented at this month’s United Nations Biodiversity Conference (“COP15”) in Montreal, Canada.

The University of York has been recognised for “innovation and creativity” in supporting the emotional wellbeing of estranged students.

A third year Interactive Media student has won Intern of the Year at a special awards night at the University of York.

The University will host YorkTalks, with experts delivering free short talks on research across a range of topics, including children’s phobias, historical fashion, and sustainable living.

Researchers at the University of York are testing whether online games and simulations might help in the recruitment of teachers - particularly from applicants with a background in STEM subjects.

The UK has made little progress in the last decade towards creating a truly financially inclusive society, a new study reveals.

The University of York’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charlie Jeffery, has been appointed chair of the N8 Research Partnership Board of Directors.

A new report has revealed some of the barriers prospective students face in studying life sciences at postdoctoral level.

Researchers are calling for primary schools to help test a new online tool aimed at supporting schools in implementing a ‘whole school’ approach to food as part of their food policy.

Researchers at the University of York are a step closer to identifying ways to support clinicians in predicting drug treatment outcomes for patients with visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil.

Governments should embrace the realities of shifting biodiversity rather than “investing in futile efforts to return the natural world to its historic state”, a new study argues.

Zero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found.

An international team of scientists have produced new recommendations to help ensure a more sustainable future for UK fisheries in the post-Brexit era.

Scientists are to investigate the impact of chemical pollution in Yorkshire’s rivers as part of a £1.6m study.

The full scale and impact of Covid-19 in UK homes has been laid bare in a new book which shines a spotlight on the role housing played during the pandemic.

A stark digital skills deficit among people with severe mental illness means they struggle to access key services which are increasingly online, according to research by scientists at the University of York.

Researchers have developed a comprehensive database of drugs that could be repurposed to tackle mutated SARS-CoV-2 viruses, narrowing the search from thousands to a select few candidates.

HOPING Street Kitchen, a volunteer group that offers hot, nourishing food and essentials to the homeless community in York, is celebrating one year in its new home at the University of York’s King’s Manor.

Covid-19 can negatively impact short-term memory function, the results of a new study have revealed.

A study at the University of York aims to use ultrasound technology to understand whether language development in infants starts much earlier than the ‘babble’ phase.

The University of York has won International Collaboration of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022.

Black people with disabilities are facing systematic racism and exclusion in Brazil, according to a report being presented to the United Nations.

Researchers have observed a wild chimpanzee showing an object to its mother simply for sharing’s sake – social behaviour previously thought to be unique to humans.

A new study by researchers at the University of York suggests that a substantial number ofpeople with common mental health problems in England may go untreated.

Managers in small and micro-businesses in the UK face major challenges in supporting employees with mental health difficulties, according to a new study.

Techniques to improve mental health and wellbeing, such as mindfulness and meditation, may also encourage people to look after the environment, researchers have found.

The University of York has joined the Northern Accelerator – a partnership of six universities which aims to drive innovation and job creation across the region.

A new study comparing the biodiversity of wild mammals in Europe 8,000 years ago with the present has found that more species have been gained than lost on the continent.

A student leader at the University of York has been shortlisted in the prestigious Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards 2022.

The University of York has been ranked the eighth most sustainable university in the UK and 36th in the world, according to the QS Sustainability Rankings 2023.

Researchers have proposed a new way of harnessing music therapy for the diagnosis, assessment and monitoring of depression.

Scientists have used a mathematical model to reveal how toxic proteins cluster together inside the brain during the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

The University of York has appointed diversity and inclusion champion Heather Melville OBE as its new Chancellor.

Researchers studying the teeth of an elderly woman who lived 2,000 years ago have charted her diet from infancy to just before her death.

Researchers have obtained the first genetic data from Palaeolithic human individuals in the UK, and the oldest human DNA from the British Isles so far.

A new study has shown that a high street voucher scheme is an effective way to help women stop smoking during pregnancy.

Researchers have created a virtual reality choir to understand whether virtual singing could have the same health and wellbeing benefits as group singing in real life.

The University of York and York Sport are getting ready to host the Women’s French and Australian teams taking part in the Rugby League World Cup 2022.

Playing sounds to people while they sleep can be used to help them to forget specific memories, a new study has revealed.

People living in shared ownership properties could be hit hard by a double whammy of rising inflation and interest rates, according to new research involving the University of York.

Class background remains a barrier to accessing opportunities in later life, even among those who are successful, research by the University of York has found.

EU citizens may be facing discrimination when trying to rent a home in the UK following a switch by the government to digital-only proof of immigration status, according to a pilot study by the University of York.

Researchers at the University of York have shown that false assumptions about tobacco use in South-East Asia can result in policies that fail to address the major health concerns of the region.

A common insect larvae could be inadvertently contributing to microplastic pollution in our rivers and waterways by chewing up litter, a new study has found.

A major trial led by researchers at the University of York, funded by the NIHR and hosted by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, will look at whether junior mental health practitioners can deliver low-cost interventions to tackle the mental health crisis affecting children and adolescents.

A study by the University of York and Aarhus University has revealed that baby talk displays similar properties across 36 languages.

The University of York and the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi will jointly lead the establishment of a new research centre to improve mental and physical health in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The University of York has launched a new Institute of Mental Health Research aimed at reducing the number of people affected by mental ill-health and its impact on individuals, families and health services.

Researchers at the University of York played a key role in a major new study which suggests that Universal Basic Income could help to reverse the epidemic of mental health problems among young people in the UK.

The University of York is hosting an event to mark 50 years since the arrival of Ugandan Asians to the City after they were expelled from their homeland by dictator Idi Amin.

Researchers at the University of York have launched a new project to document and share the everyday experiences of families on low-income, with the aim of improving the lives of those struggling to get by.

University of York staff, students and alumni have joined members of the public and helped raise money to support mental health research and services by taking part in the Yorkshire Marathon.

The University of York has appointed Professor Lina Gega as the Director of the new Institute of Mental Health Research.

The University of York is one of the first UK Universities to sign the Green Chemistry Commitment - a charter to train the next generation of chemists about the key principles of green chemistry.

Researchers suggest a toxic chemical is more likely to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of crabs along the North East coastline than natural algae.

Scientists have shed light on the vast distances travelled by vultures - with several birds regularly commuting over 1,200 km in week-long excursions.

New research suggests patients don’t like Mondays when it comes to appointments, which has important implications for appointment scheduling.

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.

The University of York is providing energy grants worth £150 for eligible student households.

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 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.

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.

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.

Information about University plans and a message from our Vice-Chancellor, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

A message from our Vice-Chancellor for all our staff and students

Climate change is putting the availability of biomass fuels and technologies – vital alternatives to fossil fuels – at risk, according to new research.

Many women felt compelled to break lockdown laws, which banned meeting friends and family at home, due to caring responsibilities, a major new report has found.

Researchers have made a significant step forward in the understanding of how breast cancer cells spread through the body.

The University of York has been shortlisted in three categories at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022.

The old adage of use it or lose it doesn’t appear to run true when it comes to someone's ability to retain and use a foreign language, a new study has revealed.

New technology, developed by researchers at the University of York, has proved successful in reducing the risk of electrocution to drivers and passengers of electric vehicles as a result of damage to the cars in major road accidents.

One year on from the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, researchers are calling for urgent action to help former Afghan staff who remain stuck in the country with their lives under threat due to their employment with the UK government.

Researchers have developed a new technique to grow and sequence colonies of immune cells, giving new insights into how and when they accumulate mutations.

The University of York’s Vice-Chancellor has voiced his support for York’s bid to be the location for the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.

More than three-quarters of households in the UK, or 53 million people, will have been pushed into fuel poverty by January 2023, according to a new report authored by York academics.

The University has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from the higher education charity AdvanceHE.

Researchers at the University of York have shown how bacteria capture important nutrients to allow them to grow and survive in the body.

Researchers have created the first complete map of the network of connections that make up the human immune system, showing how immune cells communicate with each other.

Researchers at the University of York have shown that creating sound in virtual reality that mimics people’s everyday interactions with the ’real’ audio-visual world has benefits over a movie-type sound experience.

A historic devolution deal, putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Yorkshire, has been signed by the Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark.

More than two million records detailing baptisms, marriages and burials in York over five centuries have been released online thanks to a new partnership between the University of York and Ancestry.

Scientists have discovered the precise way detergents break biological membranes, which could increase our understanding of how soaps work to kill viruses like Covid-19.

The University of York has launched three new academic schools, to bring together different ground-breaking combinations of disciplines and subjects.

Southern dialects may be spreading across the UK, but the North is pushing back in some areas, new research has shown.

Chimpanzees use a “hunting bark” to recruit group members to a hunt and capture their prey more effectively, new research has shown.

A vast region of peatland in the heart of the Congo Basin is 15% bigger than previously thought, a new study mapping the full scale of the area has revealed.

An international team of scientists have discovered a molecule which prevents tumour cells spreading from a primary cancer site to colonise other sites in the body.

The authors of an article published in Nature Food say the Government’s Food Strategy fails to deliver the system-wide change that is urgently needed.

A student leader at a university in Ukraine who set up a series of virtual networks so that students could stay connected during the war has been honoured by the University of York.

Water quality is still ‘unacceptably poor’ in many British rivers, research involving academics at York has shown.

Researchers from the University of York have discovered why reducing particle pollution is actually increasing surface ozone pollution in some emerging economies, negatively impacting health, ecosystems and agriculture.

Overfishing of deeper-water species and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are among fifteen issues that experts say should be urgently addressed.

The University of York leads the way in the Russell Group for academic support, according to the latest National Student Survey.

Residents in York are being invited to bring in their personal treasures for a unique digital museum collection.

Researchers at the University of York, as part of a UK-wide network, will bring together academics, industry leaders, government bodies and members of the public to address greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural and food industry.

A major study of children aged between seven and ten in Bradford has revealed 90% are exposed to issues affecting their wellbeing such as bullying, a lack of three meals a day, no internet access at home and constant worrying about money.

A prototype fusion energy plant could bring huge economic benefits to the region - potentially generating more than £1b in gross value added (GVA), an economic report has concluded.

A study exploring loneliness and solitude during lockdown highlights how different people experienced social restrictions as either “hell or bliss”.

More than 250 school children attended a ‘Day of Inspiration’ at York Sport where they tried nine different sports, met professional athletes, and viewed the women’s, men’s and wheelchair Rugby League’s World Cup trophies.

The University of York has signed a partnership agreement with Karazin Kharkiv National University.

A University of York research centre is appointing four artists in residence to interpret and communicate its research.

The University of York is launching a short eight-week course aimed at helping local hosts of Ukrainian refugees to communicate with their guests.

The University of York has formed a partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs to provide business support and advice to entrepreneurs and businesses in the city.

A song co-created by artificial intelligence and researchers from the University of York has reached the final of the AI Song contest.

Researchers have discovered how to target stem cells affected by leukaemia without causing harm to healthy stem cells, paving the way for new, safer treatments for the disease.

An international team of scientists, involving researchers from the University of York, have assessed how robotics and autonomous systems might help the UN achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A review of the Government’s £80 million investment in treatment for drug users has shown that “non-existent staff and fragmented clinical services” were a major barrier to implementing improved practices for some of the most marginalised patients.

A significant number of children who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals are going hungry, a new study has shown.

This year’s famous Mystery Plays will have a strong focus on sustainability, according to the Artistic Director, University of York PhD researcher Tom Straszewski.

Students who have made outstanding contributions in the local area have been recognised at the Student Volunteering Awards.

The University of York is leading a unique partnership that will bring together residents, local authorities and leading researchers to tackle some of the big issues around social care.

Two scientists from the University of York have been recognised in the Research and Innovation category of the 2022 Royal Society of Chemistry prizes.

Senior leaders from CITY College, University of York Europe Campus in Greece are visiting the University this week (6 - 9 June) to celebrate their joint collaborations over the past year.

Just 12 landlords were convicted for offences under the Protection from Eviction Act (PfEA) in 2020/21, according to new research by the University of York and the charity Safer Renting.

The University of York is offering scholarship opportunities to new students impacted by events in Afghanistan.

With close to 50 face transplants carried out in 11 countries around the world to date, a new report addresses the urgent need to set a standard of care to ensure the procedure is ethical and as safe and effective as possible for patients.

The University of York’s commitment and expertise in supporting care experienced students has been recognised by two external organisations.

Mining social media to identify race and ethnicity as part of research into health disparities is unreliable and inconsistent, a new study has concluded.

Universities from across Yorkshire have come together to improve access to doctoral study for graduates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

The winning design for the University of York’s new £35m student centre has been unveiled.

The University of York will launch a new business hub to help support the region’s entrepreneurial community with dedicated facilities and expertise.

Children starting school were less likely to meet the expected levels of development in 2021 than before the pandemic, new research suggests.

A new universal basic income model could cut poverty by more than half at no net cost, reducing it to its lowest level for 60 years, according to a report co-authored by a University of York academic.

People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new research.

Scientists working in partnership with fishermen have stumbled upon a new way of catching scallops using underwater “disco” lights, a breakthrough that could maximise catches while reducing damage to the marine environment.

The University has received the keys to the newly-renovated Guildhall as its 15-year lease of the iconic building begins.

A University of York academic has helped deliver vital aid and medical supplies to the Poland-Ukraine border.

The leaders of York’s universities and colleges have written to the Government to make the case for the City to be the home of Great British Railways headquarters.

Researchers have created a comic about green and sustainable chemistry research which will be given to all of York’s primary schools.

The University of York is to be the location for a new £1.5m solar farm project.

Scientists have discovered how to significantly improve the sustainability of the sugarcane industry by turning a major by-product into a valuable chemical used in food, medicines and cosmetics.

A University of York professor has been awarded more than £2m to develop a new battery that aims to improve the effectiveness of MRI scanners to detect diseases.

An emeritus professor at the University of York is leading a project to reconstruct the famous Anglo-Saxon ship found at Sutton Hoo.

Researchers at the University of York have expanded a unique regional cancer database, which will help clinicians understand more about conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

New ancient DNA analysis has shed light on how the black rat, blamed for spreading Black Death, dispersed across Europe – revealing that the rodent colonised the continent on two occasions in the Roman and Medieval periods.

Leading figures from the worlds of history, sport, media, and health are set to receive honorary degrees from the University of York this month.

The University of York is one of the top 10 universities in the world for its collaborative work in helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a prestigious league table.

A vacant shop on York’s Coney street has been transformed into a gallery, printing press and cultural hub as a project to breathe new life into the historic street gets underway.

Analysing sodium levels in breast cancer tumours can give an accurate indication of how aggressive a cancer is and whether chemotherapy treatments are taking effect, new research has shown.

Many of the UK’s protected areas are not delivering for nature and are in poor ecological condition, a new report has found.

An interactive digital map has been developed by staff and students at the University of York in collaboration with partners across the city to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the York Blitz.

The family background of UK children still influences their educational achievements at primary school as much as it did nearly one hundred years ago, a major new study has revealed.

Our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight, an examination of 50 engraved stones unearthed in France has revealed.

Academics from the University of York will use a share of £22m from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to improve our understanding of blood cancer.

York Festival of Ideas – one of the biggest free events of its kind in the UK – returns in June at the start of a second decade of educating, entertaining and inspiring diverse audiences of all ages across the world.

A new archive featuring scripts, photographs and memorabilia belonging to the producer behind some of Morecambe and Wise’s greatest moments has been acquired by the University of York.

The two-child limit on social security benefits in the UK has only led to a small decline in fertility rates and pushed low-income households further into poverty, according to a new report.

Professor Emma Waterton has won a £2million Leverhulme International Professorship award to bring a team to the University of York and establish a new research centre.

A Hull York Medical School student has won a top award for designing a device that aims to improve the quality of life for those at risk of heart failure.

Researchers from the University of York have been awarded three prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants worth a total of more than £5 million, to support pioneering work in chemistry and archaeology.

A new report has highlighted inequality, poverty and inadequate social care as the key challenges facing York as the City recovers from the pandemic.

The University of York is today (22 March) officially launching its partnership with the Ashinaga Association to provide full scholarships for African students.

Going without food and heating has become a routine part of daily life for families on low incomes, according to the latest findings from the Covid Realities project.

The pandemic left many GPs around the world feeling depressed, anxious and in some cases burned out, a review of global studies has revealed.

A new blood test could help to safely cut hospital stays for children with cancer who develop a fever, a new study has shown.

A new study has found that oil palm can be farmed more sustainably on peatlands by re-wetting the land - conserving both biodiversity and livelihoods.

A fledgling business founded by University of York alumni has raised £250,000 through crowdfunding to develop their fitness app.

Science Minister George Freeman today (March 11) visited the BioYorkshire initiative - a partnership between University of York, Fera Science and Askham Bryan College - aiming to transform York and North Yorkshire into the UK’s first carbon negative region and be a hub for green innovation, skills development and inward investment.

The University of York is launching a new education centre for school age children in East Hull, in partnership with the University of Hull and the UK’s largest university-access charity, IntoUniversity.

Students at the University of York have been fundraising and gathering essential aid items to support Ukrainian refugees.

Lessons on grammar are a key feature of the national curriculum taught in England’s primary schools, but they don’t appear to help children to learn to write, new research reveals.

Professor Kate Pickett has been newly elected as a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

University of York academics have contributed to a major report which warns that human-induced climate change is causing dangerous disruption around the world and the narrow window left to secure a liveable future for all is closing.

Hidden sculptures, forgotten treasures and works of international importance: The University’s newly appointed Art Curator is on a mission to bring York’s little-known art collection to life.

A University of York academic will co-lead on two new projects that will demonstrate how physics can transform our understanding of life.

New research by academics from the universities of York and Manchester has highlighted how in its first year, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on England and Wales was far worse for some than others.

A new study looking at the presence of pharmaceuticals in the world’s rivers found concentrations at potentially toxic levels in more than a quarter of the locations studied.

More than one million single-use plastic cups have been prevented from going into landfill thanks to the University of York’s YORCUP scheme.

Up to a third of children in the UK are consuming at least one energy drink a week, with high levels of consumption linked to headaches, sleep problems, alcohol use, smoking, irritability and school exclusion, new research reveals.

Researchers have been awarded £3.3 million to develop new tools and policy guidance to protect minority ethnic groups from discrimination as key public services move online.

A new research programme jointly led by the University of York and Hull York Medical School will develop a psychological treatment to combat depression in young people.

A senior official from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) visited the University of York’s campus to view our cutting-edge waste management research facilities.

The University of York has been recognised for its hedgehog friendly campus with a prestigious Gold award.

Benefits to UK fisheries from Brexit “fall far short of government rhetoric”, a new study has revealed.

Many women feel they are not being listened to about their health needs – with older women feeling “invisible” to health professionals, and women throughout their lives experiencing a lack of empathy around problems relating to menstruation, fertility, childbirth and menopause, a major new report reveals.

From the dank underworld of Yorkshire’s caves to the soaring cathedrals of York and Ripon, a new project is inviting people to experience the acoustics of these spaces as our ancestors did.

New research has found that allowing newly bereaved parents to have extended time with their baby or child is highly valued and has lasting impacts.

A new report recommends urgent reforms to the UK’s social security system to protect low-income families from extreme hardship.

In a groundbreaking new health study, a team of researchers will capture the journeys of 30,000 Bradford schoolchildren from adolescence to adulthood.

Author and historian Lucy Adlington will be the keynote speaker at a special online event being hosted by the University of York to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Experts from a University of York research centre have played a key role behind major changes to the way GCSE languages are taught.

The University of York has made three key appointments to its Executive Board, including two new Faculty Deans and a new Director of Technology, Estates and Facilities.

The University of York is to provide free period products as part of a trial aimed at tackling period poverty.

The University of York has been awarded £2.3 million by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for new research into stem cell gene therapy for sickle cell anaemia.