University of York

Zero deforestation commitments may inadvertently leave vital habitats in Latin America and Africa vulnerable to agricultural expansion, a new study has found.The study highlights how sustainability commitments, which play an important…

Heather Melville is renowned for her entrepreneurial vision and her work promoting inclusion and diversity in the workplace, particularly among women and ethnic minorities. She is currently Senior Managing Director at the global CEO…

The researchers, from the University of York’s School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, say the discovery could have important implications for future treatments.The study revealed that a major class of proteins implicated in…

The study, by researchers at the University of York and the Royal College of Music, focused on the significance of “phatic” behaviours in improvisational music therapy - a form of therapy during which a client and a therapist interact by…

The rankings assessed the ability of 700 universities around the world to “tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges”. ImpactUniversities were measured on their overall sustainability as well as the…

The study, led by the University of York, found that recent species recovery and the introduction of non-native species has increased diversity by equivalent or greater amounts in many European regions, despite loss of habitat and local…

The collaboration, which includes Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities, supports academics by turning their world-leading research into highly investible, innovative businesses.With a focus on addressing…

The study, from researchers at the Universities of York, Reading and Surrey, examined the link between ego and how people look after their surroundings.After collating studies across a large range of research fields, the researchers were…

The study, by researchers at the University of York’s School for Business and Society and the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health at King’s College London, reveals a picture of managers, many with little training or experience of…

Researchers from the University of York looked at how the larvae of Caddisflies – a common insect which inhabits freshwater environments around the world, such as rivers, lakes and ponds – interact with plastic rubbish.They found that the…