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University research themes

At York, researchers collaborate across the University's seven interdisciplinary research themes to address the great scientific, social and environmental challenges of our times.

Our department has particularly strong partnerships within three themes: Culture and Communication, Health and Wellbeing, and Technologies for the Future.

Culture and Communication

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Psychology has a profound influence on culture and communications throughout the world. Our research under this theme is among our most far-reaching and impactive.

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Health and Wellbeing

Improving both our physical and mental health is a key aim of our research.

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Technologies for the Future

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Our research has some suprising applications, including improving scanning techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

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Explore these research themes

Culture and Communication
Health and Wellbeing
Technologies for the Future