University of York

Academics from the University of York will use a share of £22m from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to improve our understanding of blood cancer.Led by Dr. David Kent, Dr. James Hewitson and Dr. Jillian Barlow from the Department of…

Our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight, an examination of 50 engraved stones unearthed in France has revealed.The stones were incised with artistic designs around 15,000 years ago and have patterns of heat…

The family background of UK children still influences their educational achievements at primary school as much as it did nearly one hundred years ago, a major new study has revealed.The study, by the University of York, looked at data…

An interactive digital map has been developed by staff and students at the University of York in collaboration with partners across the city to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the York Blitz.Also known as the 'Baedeker Raids', the…

The British Ecological Society report, which includes analysis by Professor Jane Hill and Dr Charles Cunningham from the University of York, warns that the government’s pledge to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030 will fail if we don’t…

York Festival of ideas – one of the biggest free events of its kind in the UK – returns in June at the start of a second decade of educating, entertaining and inspiring diverse audiences of all ages across the world.Running from 11-24…

The two-child limit on social security benefits in the UK has only led to a small decline in fertility rates and pushed low-income households further into poverty, according to a new report.The report, by academics at the University of…

A new archive featuring scripts, photographs and memorabilia belonging to the producer behind some of Morecambe and Wise’s greatest moments has been acquired by the University of York.Ernest Maxin was the producer behind some of the…

Professor Emma Waterton has won a £2million Leverhulme International Professorship award to bring a team to the University of York and establish a new research centre.The Heritage for Global Challenges Research Centre will examine how the…

A new report has highlighted inequality, poverty and inadequate social care as the key challenges facing York as the City recovers from the pandemic.A new report has highlighted inequality, poverty and inadequate social care as the key…