University of York

The pressures of the pandemic resulted in some GPs displaying signs of psychological distress and burnout, according to a University of York-led study.The findings were revealed during a series of in-depth interviews with 40 NHS…

A new report reveals the extent of public sexual harassment (PSH) experienced by Black and minoritised girls in the UK - with many saying it has impacted on their mental health, self-esteem and identity.The report, written by researchers…

The University of York has been awarded £1.25m of government funding to support and enhance its social sciences research.The funding, part of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC’s) five-year Impact Acceleration Accounts…

The University of York is supporting an ambitious project called The Big Community Challenge, which will transform York’s wetlands and riverbanks as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.It is taking place at locations around York…

The University of York is to establish a new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment - with a focus on sustainable and societally-informed design.The aim is for all courses to be eventually validated by the Royal Institute of…

The University of York has signed an agreement with The Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic, establishing a long-term partnership highlighting the University’s commitment to global health…

The over 60s are being asked to reflect on how extreme weather affects their health and wellbeing as part of a major new research project.Researchers at the universities of York and Heriot-Watt are asking the over 60s to share their…

Researchers at the University of York have been awarded £1.4 million to develop online science materials for schools.The University of York Science Education Group (UYSEG) and the Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), part…

A new study has found evidence of cheesemaking, using milk from multiple animals in Late Neolithic Poland.The research suggests that early farmers reduced the lactose content in milk by making it into cheese or other dairy products like…

Members of the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) Board visited the University (14 March) to hear more about our world-leading research around the bioeconomy.Board members met senior academics at the University and from BioYorkshire, a…