Research
A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, we are committed to enhancing our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.
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Explore our research
Our Research Strategy 2015-20 describes how we nurture research success at the University. Explore some of the many highlights of our research through the themes and stories below.
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New research centre to transform understanding of children’s mathematics learning
The University of York is one of seven founding partners to establish the new Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML).
Assistance dogs significantly improve the lives of people living with hearing loss
New research shows that assistance dogs trained to support deaf people, and those living with hearing loss, have positive and wide-ranging impacts on people’s lives.
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Groundbreaking research centre to explore how policing can better service the needs of vulnerable groups
The universities of York and Leeds are to jointly lead a £10m research centre dedicated to better understanding how the police and other services can prevent and reduce vulnerabilities.
Digital Museum of Dress Accessories to launch at the University of York
Marilyn Monroe had one naturally, and so does Madonna. Cindy Crawford, Eva Mendes and Rachel McAdams have them too. Burlesque star Dita Von Teese wanted one so badly that at 18 she had it tattooed on.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) research
From covid analysis to air quality, our researchers are investigating the immediate impact of the virus as well as the longer-term implications for society.