University of York News
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University of York builds green technology ties with India's Karnataka state
The University of York has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka to collaborate on research into the bioeconomy, agri-tech, and clean energy.
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York and Bengaluru to tackle challenges of turning waste into clean energy
Transforming waste into clean energy is at the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of York and Garden City University.
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Two York historians awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prizes
Two academics from the Department of History at the University of York have been awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prizes.
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University of York research on executive pay informs major United Nations report on business and human rights
University of York research revealing how executive pay can put workers’ rights at risk will be presented to the UN General Assembly in New York later this month.
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Mayor’s Gateway Scholarship launches at University of York Mumbai
Mayor David Skaith has launched the Mayor’s Gateway Scholarship at the University of York Mumbai during the region’s trade mission to India.
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Number of York academics recognised in prestigious list of top scientists continues to rise
Researchers across the University are included in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings.
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University of York and FutureLearn set out new vision for online learning
The University of York has announced an expansion to its partnership with FutureLearn to accelerate the growth, innovation and global reach of its online education portfolio.
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York researchers bring Hollywood-style visual effects within reach of independent filmmakers
A new spinout company from the University of York is set to transform high-end filmmaking by bringing Hollywood-grade visual effects within reach of independent directors and major studios alike.
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I’ll drink to that - offering alcohol-free beer on tap boosts pub choices while keeping revenues intact, new study shows
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research.
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Programme helping patients self-regulate strong-opioid use has potential for NHS, study shows
A new support programme can increase the number of patients who successfully self-regulate their intake of long-term strong-opioid painkillers without worsening quality of life, a study has shown.
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125 years after Seebohm Rowntree’s landmark study, new report exposes modern poverty and inequality in one of Britain’s 'most affluent cities'
The University of York’s Cost of Living Research Group has looked at modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North’s most affluent cities.
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Faith leaders offer untapped key to hypertension crisis, research shows
A new study has shown that faith leaders would be willing to partner on hypertension screenings and education, despite challenges of past health collaborations.
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Staff and students welcome Sir Kevin Sinfield to University on epic fundraising challenge
Scores of students and staff welcomed Sir Kevin Sinfield to the University’s athletics track as part of his final endurance event to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
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AI adoption and upskilling, aligned to high growth industrial sectors, could boost the Yorkshire and Humber economy by £38bn, new report reveals
AI adoption and upskilling could boost the Yorkshire and Humber economy by £38bn by 2030, according to landmark research detailing the region’s future skills needs.