Research at the University of York
Curiosity-driven, action-oriented research.
From climate change to robotics, we tackle some of the most pressing environmental, social and economic challenges facing our rapidly changing world.
By building positive partnerships and working closely with communities around the world, we're able to explore cultural insights, track societal shifts and deliver effective solutions as populations adapt to economic and global pressures. Our aim is to co-create research that brings benefits for generations to come.
Related links
- Read about our Research Strategy 2030
- Download the strategy PDF - Research Strategy 2023 (PDF
, 1,395kb)
As a University for public good, our researchers draw on academic excellence coupled with bold, creative thinking to change lives for the better.
Professor Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research
YorkTalks 2024
Join us at YorkTalks 2024 on Wednesday 10 January for bite-size insights into the amazing diversity and strength of York's research.
Taking place in the Piazza Building on Campus East, we celebrate the event's tenth anniversary by exploring the impact of research on our lives.
Topics range from spirituality to Chaucer, artificial intelligence to blood research and much more.
Research focus
Our research spans the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. These are just some of our major research projects happening now:
The Institute for Safe Autonomy
Our new £45m centre is at the forefront of research into safe robotics and AI-enabled autonomous systems
BioYorkshire
We’re working with partners on a clean, green future that will create jobs and boost inward investment
Research news
York Research Journeys: Ian Hitchcock
Professor Ian Hitchcock is the Director of the Centre for Blood Research at York.
In his research journey, Ian talks about what inspired him to a life in haematological research, his determination to overcome challenges at school, and why, almost 25 years after starting out, he remains as focused as ever on finding ways to defeat cancer.
Research Strategy 2023-2030
At the University of York, the advancement of knowledge through the development of ideas, theories and concepts, and through collaboration with others, is done for public good.
Our Research Strategy 2023-2030 lays out how we put this into action.
- Read about our Research Strategy
- Download the PDF - Research Strategy 2023 (PDF , 1,395kb)
Studying and career development
Explore our research degrees and fellowships, or find your new research role at York.
Collaborating with industry
World-leading research is happening in the heart of Yorkshire, and we can help your business be a part of it.
Whatever your business development needs, we can help.
Case studies
Find out how our researchers work with communities around the world to improve lives, gain cultural insights, track social changes and tackle inequalities.
Research themes
Explore how our research best meets the grand scientific, social and environmental challenges of our time.