Research staff induction
Getting started
Plan out your first six months as a new member of research staff and learn about the policies and support available for new starters.
An introduction to research at York
Research excellence
The University of York is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for the quality of its research, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
The REF is a UK-wide assessment of the quality of research in universities. It first took place in 2014 and 2021. The next exercise is planned for 2029.
Research news
Scientists at the University of York have cracked a 40-year-old biological cold case by revealing how the parasite that causes Sleeping Sickness stays one step ahead of the human immune system.
Hunter-gatherers cooked complex plant and meat dishes earlier than previously suggested, study shows
Early hunter-gatherers across Northern and Eastern Europe developed complex culinary tastes and were expert botanists and creative cooks, a new study has revealed.
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Twins often don't pick up new skills quite as fast as single-born children in their early years, according to the findings of a new study
The bond between humans and dogs is one of nature’s most enduring partnerships, but exactly when it began has long been a mystery. Now, a new study has turned back the clock.