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The Quantum Ambassadors scheme is a school enrichment programme of activities, designed and run by STEM Learning and independently evaluated by Judith Bennett's Science Education Group (UYSEG).
Posted on 14 April 2023
It is with profound sadness that we report the death of Professor Tom McLeish FRS. Tom, who retired from the University in August 2022 on ill-health grounds, passed away on Monday 27 February after a short illness.
Posted on 7 March 2023
Professor Mark Leake from the Physics of Life group, has co-lead a study that has uncovered how some bacteria use electrical spikes to overcome antibacterial drugs, potentially leading to 'superbugs' that are resistant to antibiotics, you can read more about the research below
Posted on 27 February 2023
Researchers are testing whether flat roof solar technology is as effective as panels currently used on pitched roofs.
A new interdisciplinary Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) will focus on developing critical raw materials for energy-related technologies.
Posted on 19 December 2022
Two researchers from the University of York will receive University Research Fellowships (URFs) from the Royal Society this year.
Posted on 6 December 2022
Researchers from a collaboration including the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology have challenged the long-held Mermin-Wagner theorem forbidding 2D isotropic magnets, published in Nature Communications.
Posted on 17 November 2022
Professor Thomas Krauss, from the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, has been awarded the 2022 Institute of Physics (IoP) Thomas Young Medal and Prize.
Posted on 1 November 2022