University of York

Dr Heather Melville, OBE, became the University’s seventh Chancellor during a ceremony at the University of York’s Central Hall, attended by heads of academic departments and centres, Faculty Deans and University officials and specially…

This process of self-cleaning is essential to remove gaseous pollutants and regulate greenhouse gases such as methane from the atmosphere.Researchers were already aware that the atmosphere had this ‘self-cleaning’ ability, but in a new…

Three University of York academics have been asked to join the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.Dr Andrew…

Researchers have uncovered how some bacteria use electrical spikes to overcome antibacterial drugs, potentially leading to ‘superbugs’ that are resistant to antibiotics.The study, led by a team at the University of York and Peking…

The study, led by the University of York, found individuals to be quite competent in writing compelling fake reviews in unpredictable ways, but it caused a moral dilemma for some.The researchers say the findings of the study could be used…

Research at the University of York has highlighted the financial uncertainty that Care-Experienced graduates face when leaving higher education and transitioning into employment.In the study, over 20 care-experienced graduates are…

People living with Long Covid (LC) say they face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, leaving many with a feeling of hopelessness and neglect, a new study has revealed.An estimated 2.2 million people in the United…

Researchers are working to bring 5,000 years of history to life in a project that will see the archive of the Avebury World Heritage Site open access for the first time.The team of experts from the University of York, Bournemouth…

The University of York scholarship is funded by the multi-award-winning screenwriter, director and York alumna, Sally Wainwright, who wrote, directed, and executive produced the 2019 BBC dramatisation of Anne Lister’s life, Gentleman…

More than 20 students from All Saints RC School, York, were invited to take part and tasked with solving a business problem around ageing. Solutions could include creating healthy active places, design for age-friendly homes, or…