Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023
Archaeologists in York have used 3D scans to study the Roman burial practice of pouring liquid gypsum over the bodies of adults and children laid to rest in coffins - the first time this cutting-edge technology has been applied to Roman burials of this type anywhere in the world.
Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023
Music in secondary schools is at risk of extinction unless teachers embrace new technologies and incorporate contemporary genres in the classroom, a leading academic has warned.
Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023
A review of government control policies has shown a reduction in global smokeless tobacco use, although there are still gaps in research in some countries.
Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023
A short film from a team at the University of York highlighting the impact virtual reality technologies can have on modern-day life has won a national film award.
Posted on Thursday 18 May 2023
Professor Simon Gilbody and Professor Gavin Wright have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, in recognition of their scientific achievement and leadership.
Posted on Wednesday 17 May 2023
Scientists have unearthed a story of forgotten children of the past, providing the first direct evidence of the lives of early nineteenth-century ‘pauper apprentices’.
Posted on Monday 15 May 2023
Researchers have called for radical changes on a global scale to prevent the growing mortality rates of people with mental health problems.
Posted on Monday 15 May 2023
A new study has shown that Universal Credit is harmful to the mental health of claimants, particularly lone parents.
Posted on Saturday 13 May 2023
Posted on Tuesday 9 May 2023
A new study has shown that the human visual system can ‘trick’ the brain into making inaccurate assumptions about the size of objects in the world around them.
Posted on Wednesday 3 May 2023
Researchers at the University of York are part of a new £1.2 million project to support cost-effective and equitable investments for eliminating neglected tropical diseases in southern and eastern Africa.
Posted on Tuesday 2 May 2023
A new study aims to shed light on the royal tours of King Henry VIII, one of the most iconic - and controversial - figures in British history.
Posted on Friday 28 April 2023
York Festival of Ideas has unveiled its programme for 2023, based on the theme of ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’.
Posted on Thursday 27 April 2023
More needs to be done to protect the City’s low-income households and vulnerable residents as the cost of living crisis pushes more people towards poverty, according to a new report published today.
Posted on Wednesday 26 April 2023
Research into grape pips found from an excavated Byzantine monastery in Israel hints at the origins of the ‘mysterious’ Gaza wine and the history of grapevine cultivation in desert conditions.
Posted on Wednesday 26 April 2023
A new campaigning film made by the same team who devised the acclaimed BBC series ‘Wild Isles’ has been released, featuring University of York research that aims to transform the way businesses think about marine life and the UK’s coastline.
Posted on Tuesday 25 April 2023
A new study has highlighted the link between teacher burnout and their physical health.
Posted on Monday 24 April 2023
Schools across the country are being asked to take part in a huge citizen science project to help monitor and evaluate the quality of the air in our classrooms.
Posted on Thursday 20 April 2023
Pregnant women were hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine as a result of mixed public messaging and concerns over safety, according to the results of a study which analysed social media posts.
Posted on Wednesday 19 April 2023
A new report has found a worrying pattern of lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and worse health and wellbeing in the North of England.
Posted on Tuesday 18 April 2023
Researchers have co-produced a series of short films with people who have experienced mental illness to show the benefits of outdoor spaces.
Posted on Monday 17 April 2023
York Festival of ideas - one of the biggest free events of its kind in the UK - returns in June with the theme of ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’ and featuring a wide range of distinguished speakers and performers including Michael Morpurgo, Anna Phoebe, Louise Minchin, Tim McInnerny, Nazir Afzal, Ian Blackford and Michael Cashman.
Posted on Friday 14 April 2023
A new £8.8 million research project aims to discover how societies across the Western Mediterranean overcame environmental challenges and inspired a ‘green revolution’ over the course of 1,000 years.
Posted on Thursday 13 April 2023
Howard Peters is already unusual among the University of York’s research scientists, having achieved his PhD in 2014, aged 71, but now, six years later, he has added another distinction to his name – the accolade of having a species of marine snail named after him.
Posted on Thursday 13 April 2023
The University of York aims to establish a fund to support the next generation of scientists to honour the memory of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason.
Posted on Thursday 6 April 2023
Health experts from the University of York were joined by partners from African Union Member States for a major workshop exploring how to promote an increase in domestic funding for health systems and services across the continent.
Posted on Wednesday 5 April 2023
The University of York is working with Angel on the Green - a community-owned enterprise – to bring ideas, research and engagement into York’s neighbourhoods in a new series of public talks.
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
People with severe mental illness can struggle to self-manage long-term physical conditions and need personalised support, a new study suggests.
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
Researchers at the University of York have found that current AI-generated music is inferior to human-composed music.
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
Personality has become a more important factor than finances when it comes to dating, a new study has found.
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
A free online tool created by researchers at the University of York could help us better understand cell mutation and resistance.
Posted on Wednesday 29 March 2023
People living on the ‘Swahili coast’ - the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Africa - have African and Asian ancestry according to new research on ancient DNA.
Posted on Wednesday 29 March 2023
Researchers from Kharkiv and York are launching a new partnership to tackle the many pollution problems faced by Ukraine as it battles with war.
Posted on Monday 27 March 2023
Researchers are appealing for music lovers to share their memories and memorabilia from York’s musical past as part of a new exhibition in the city.
Posted on Monday 27 March 2023
Care leavers in England are over ten times more likely than their peers to not be working or studying in their 21st year, a new study has shown.
Posted on Friday 24 March 2023
It is one of the most famous names in British history, a name associated with a gruesome murder which shocked the Middle Ages and changed the course of history.
Posted on Friday 24 March 2023
The University of York has partnered with renewable chemicals company, Circa Group, to launch the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute (CRCI).
Posted on Friday 24 March 2023
Generation Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 compared to more affluent peers, according to a new report co-authored by University of York researchers.
Posted on Wednesday 22 March 2023
The University of York has maintained its strong showing in the latest QS World University rankings - with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities moving up six places to sit 66th globally and four subjects featuring in the top 50.
Posted on Friday 17 March 2023
Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Executive Chair at Research England, visited the University (16 March) to learn more about our important research projects and being a University for public good.
Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023
Designs for a new Student Centre at the University of York have been submitted for planning permission.
Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023
The University has announced that Dr Alice Maynard CBE will be the new Chair of its governing body.
Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
The University of York has honoured the life of human rights defender and gay rights activist, David Kato, with the official opening of its newest college.
Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
Members of the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) Board visited the University (14 March) to hear more about our world-leading research around the bioeconomy.
Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
A new study has found evidence of cheesemaking, using milk from multiple animals in Late Neolithic Poland.
Posted on Tuesday 14 March 2023
Researchers at the University of York have been awarded £1.4 million to develop online science materials for schools.
Posted on Monday 13 March 2023
The over 60s are being asked to reflect on how extreme weather affects their health and wellbeing as part of a major new research project.
Posted on Friday 10 March 2023
The University of York has signed an agreement with The Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic, establishing a long-term partnership highlighting the University’s commitment to global health research.
Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023
The University of York is to establish a new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment - with a focus on sustainable and societally-informed design.
Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023
The University of York is supporting an ambitious project called The Big Community Challenge, which will transform York’s wetlands and riverbanks as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.
Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2023
The University of York has been awarded £1.25m of government funding to support and enhance its social sciences research.
Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2023
A new report reveals the extent of public sexual harassment (PSH) experienced by Black and minoritised girls in the UK - with many saying it has impacted on their mental health, self-esteem and identity.
Posted on Monday 6 March 2023
The pressures of the pandemic resulted in some GPs displaying signs of psychological distress and burnout, according to a University of York-led study.
Posted on Monday 6 March 2023
Researchers at the University of York have secured funding to run a pioneering £1.2 million three-year project that will become a world-leading facility for the study of indoor air quality – shaping how the homes of the future are built.
Posted on Friday 3 March 2023
A new £2 million hub, co-led by the University of York, has been launched to investigate the future potential of cloud computing.
Posted on Friday 3 March 2023
Changing the UK's fisheries to focus on a variety of smaller species could significantly reduce the future overall impact on marine ecosystems, help to protect biodiversity, and create a more sustainable fishing industry, say researchers from the University of York.
Posted on Thursday 2 March 2023
The University of York has signed a cross-sector statement urging rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom.
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
Researchers have been awarded a five-year, £6.2million grant to support bishops and senior Christian leaders worldwide to engage with science.
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £1.8m to examine the effectiveness of a commonly used communication approach with people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York has been selected to lead a major research programme aimed at improving the quality of decision-making in health and social care.
Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2023
The pioneering work of three leading University of York researchers has been recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Posted on Monday 27 February 2023
Two University of York initiatives, XR Stories and the Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN), are to bring one of the UK’s best-loved soaps into the digital metaverse.
Posted on Thursday 23 February 2023
Researchers are working to find a plant-based alternative for the recovery of gold, silver and copper nanoparticles from mining waste.
Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2023
East Africa’s iconic rangelands - under threat from climate change and human activity - have the potential to recover from repeated environmental shocks and degradation, a new study has concluded.
Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2023
New research has revealed humans living on the Mediterranean coast 9,500 years ago may have relied more heavily on a fish diet than previously thought.
Posted on Monday 20 February 2023
A new study has uncovered extensive interactions between one of the world’s leading funders of alcohol research and alcohol industry groups, sparking concern about the industry’s influence on science and public health policy.
Posted on Monday 20 February 2023
Cooperating with your neighbours, especially if they are distant relatives, can be an effective evolutionary strategy, new research has found.
Posted on Thursday 16 February 2023
People who speak more than two languages are more likely to mistakenly use words from the language they’re least proficient in, new research has shown.
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
The University of York has signed a strategic partnership agreement with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) that will support student mobility opportunities and academic collaboration.
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
Independent craft brewers were able to weather the Covid pandemic by taking risks and being innovative, a new study has revealed.
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
A sustainability and climate report by global retailer IKEA used a landmark guide which was developed by researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute.
Posted on Tuesday 14 February 2023
What would a lover give his sweetheart before the swinging sixties? Chocs, flowers or perfume? Back then, there was one present above all that showed you cared… the powder compact.
Posted on Wednesday 8 February 2023
Raising sons is an exhausting experience that leaves killer whale mothers far less likely to produce more offspring, new research has found.
Posted on Monday 6 February 2023
Researchers at the University of York are working to identify the types of community food support that are most successful at preventing people from needing emergency supplies.
Posted on Monday 6 February 2023
Common childhood phobias, such as fear of spiders, dogs, and needles, could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to the several sessions that is current practice, a study has revealed.
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2023
A new study into the quality and safety of patient care in NHS and independent hospitals will look at the substantial changes in the sectors for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2023
A new research programme is developing ways of extracting information from complex datasets to tackle a number of real-world issues, such as cyberattacks, greener power grids, and food security.
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2023
A University of York academic was part of an international team of researchers who have shed new light on the chemical substances used by the Egyptian embalmers.
Posted on Wednesday 1 February 2023
Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses.
Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2023
Researchers are testing whether flat roof solar technology is as effective as panels currently used on pitched roofs.
Posted on Monday 30 January 2023
The University of York is leading a national project to assess the value of a community-based intervention programme aimed at reducing obesity rates in preschool children.
Posted on Monday 30 January 2023
A survey of elected councillors has revealed that 80% of local leaders in the UK are concerned that as services struggle as a result of the cost of living crisis, children will face a life of poverty.
Posted on Friday 27 January 2023
A University of York computer science PhD student has been recognised with the India UK Achievers award for her role in using science to create positive social impact.
Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023
The University of York has announced the appointment of Professor Ken Badcock as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023
University of York researchers have raised awareness of the neglected disease, noma, at an event at the Houses of Parliament.
Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023
Faith institutions, such as churches and mosques, can support people to maintain healthy blood pressure and avoid hypertension through education and awareness, the results of a new study have revealed.
Posted on Monday 23 January 2023
A new report, co-authored by a University of York academic, has warned that children living in the North of England are among the most vulnerable to rising living costs.
Posted on Monday 23 January 2023
A major study has provided answers to the ways in which heather-dominated peatland can be managed, with a number of methods to choose from to help tackle the impacts of climate change and biodiversity losses.
Posted on Monday 23 January 2023
Families are being hit hard by rising energy prices and need targeted government support, according to new research published that found families with dependent children are being overlooked.
Posted on Thursday 19 January 2023
Primary school children across the UK are collecting and sending squirrel food to scientists researching the dramatic decline of the native red squirrel population over the last 150 years.
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
Scientists have shed new light on the ‘self-cleaning’ capacity of the atmosphere.
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
The University of York’s new Chancellor today (18 Jan) said she was “humbled and excited” as she was formally welcomed at a special inauguration ceremony.
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
GPs felt under-resourced, under-valued and worried about widening health inequalities during the pandemic, new research shows.
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
A BBC Radio 4 play, involving two PhD students at the University of York, highlights the ongoing issues of the ivory trade - with a focus on bringing the lesser heard voices of African communities to the fore.
Posted on Monday 16 January 2023
The University of York’s support for researchers has been recognised by the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award for the 12th year running.
Posted on Wednesday 11 January 2023
Researchers have uncovered how some bacteria use electrical spikes to overcome antibacterial drugs, potentially leading to ‘superbugs’ that are resistant to antibiotics.
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
Three University of York academics have been asked to join the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
The archives of the world-famous megalithic monuments at Avebury in Wiltshire are to be digitised and made available online.
Posted on Monday 9 January 2023
People living with Long Covid (LC) say they face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, leaving many with a feeling of hopelessness and neglect, a new study has revealed.
Posted on Monday 9 January 2023
Research at the University of York has highlighted the financial uncertainty that Care-Experienced graduates face when leaving higher education and transitioning into employment.
Posted on Thursday 5 January 2023
The authors of online fake reviews suffer from pangs of conscience, according to a new study which looked at the process behind their creation.
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