(IN BRIEF) Dr. David Rippin, a glaciologist from the University of York, has played a role in compiling a comprehensive dataset of Antarctica’s topography, known as Bedmap3. This dataset is a result of 60 years of ground-based and airborne surveys … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), a subsidiary of the University of York, has secured £5 million in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. This funding will support the BDC in leading the second phase … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Biohydrogen Development, Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), Dr Deborah Rathbone, Financial, partnership, sustainability, transport sector, University of York
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of York has found that older adults who play digital puzzle games exhibit memory abilities comparable to those in their 20s. The research also revealed that individuals aged 60 and above who … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of York and The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen conducted a study in the Scottish inshore fishing towns of Mallaig and Oban, revealing that consumers are willing to pay significantly more for seafood if … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of York’s Inclusive Learning team has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by Advance HE for their value-based approach to inclusive teaching and learning. The team leads and supports projects focused on … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Advance HE, Awards, Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE), Education, Inclusive Learning Team, inclusivity, Jan Ball-Smith, national award, partnership, Professor Charlie Jeffery, teaching, University of York
(IN BRIEF) The University of York and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have initiated a research project aimed at understanding the impact of female business owners and entrepreneurs on the regional and national economy. The study will examine the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of York, in collaboration with parents and carers, are urging the UK government to reform the benefits system. Latest research by Changing Realities and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals that over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Insurance, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Changing Realities, Dr Ruth Patrick, IPPR, Melanie Wilkes, partnership, reform, UK Benefits System, University of York
(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by a researcher from the University of York highlights that all UK habitats will face significant challenges due to climate change in the coming years. The study analyzes past and future climate data, current … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged climate change, Dr Oliver Pescott, Dr Oliver Wilson, UK Habitats, University of York, Vulnerabilities
(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by the University of York, in collaboration with other universities, has revealed that green sea turtles have been feeding on North African seagrass meadows for approximately 3,000 years. The researchers used isotope analysis, satellite … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) According to an independent report, the cost of prescription medicines to the NHS in England reached a record high of £17.2 billion in the financial year 2021-2022. The report reveals that NHS spending on branded medicines has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Beth Woods, cancer drugs, cost of prescription medicines, COVID-19 vaccines, Dr Huseyin Naci, Dr James Lomas, e Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access, immunosuppression, London School of Economics and Political Science, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, LSE, LSHTM, malignant disease, medicines, NHS, REPORT, respiratory system disorders, University of York, VPAS
(IN BRIEF) The York Festival of Ideas has announced its programme for 2023, under the theme of “Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild”. More than 150 events will be held from 2 to 15 June, featuring in-person and online events with a line-up … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers at the University of York and University of Sheffield found that common childhood phobias, such as fear of spiders, dogs, and needles, could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session instead of … Read the full press release
A major study has provided answers to the ways in which heather-dominated peatland can be managed, with a number of methods to choose from to help tackle the impacts of climate change and biodiversity losses. (IN BRIEF) A study by … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biodiversity, biodiversity loss, carbon storage, climate change, Defra, Natural England, peatland, Peatland management, Professor Andreas Heinemeyer, sphagnum moss, University of York, vegetation diversity
(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 19-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, has announced that it is joining UK’s new National Mouse Genetics Network, a distributed challenge-led research clusters working with the Mary Lyon Centre to accelerate … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Investment, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biomedical sciences, brain activity, brain development, Cancer, Cardiff University, Congenital Anomalies, CRUK Beatson Institute, Degron Tagging, disease modelling, Dr Andrew Wood, Dr David Kent, Dr Michael Ashby, Dr Robert Pitceathly, Haem, Institute of Cancer Research, King’s College London, Mary Lyon Centre, microbiome, Mitochondria, mouse genetics, MRC, MRC Harwell, MRC Human Genetics Unit, MRC National Mouse Genetics Network, MURIDAE, neurodevelopmental, neuropsychiatric disease, Owen Sansom, Prof Anthony Isles, Prof Fiona Powrie, Prof Karen Blyth, Prof Karen Liu, Prof Louis Chesler, psychiatric disorders, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Oxford, University of York
(PRESS RELEASE) YORK, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of York, a collegiate research university and member of the prestigious Russell Group, has announced that Dr Umar Toseeb from the University’s Department of Education is the lead author of a research … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) YORK, 09-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The report demonstrates the monetary and social value of the University of York locally, nationally and internationally. It addresses the economic impact of teaching and learning; research and knowledge exchange; international students; and University … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Economics, economy, EDU, impact, London, London Economics, Professor Saul Tendler, REPORT, RESEARCH, UK economy, university, University of York
YORK, 24-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — University of York archaeologist, Professor Joann Fletcher, will open a new exhibition of Egyptian artefacts at the newly refurbished Bolton museum. Visitors to ‘Bolton’s Egypt’ will be able to explore a reproduction of the burial chamber … Read the full press release
Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. YORK, 02-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population in countries world-wide. Patients can experience nausea, difficulty breathing and dizziness … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Technology
Tagged acupuncture, anxiety, dental anxiety, dental_anxiety, dentist, dizziness, nausea, Professor Hugh MacPherson, University of York
A funding scheme managed by the University of York has awarded grants totalling more than half a million pounds – resulting in the creation of 18 jobs. YORK, 30-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Small to medium sized businesses in York, North Yorkshire … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Financial, Science, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged East Riding, ERDF, EU grants, funding, grants, Mark Gunthorpe, North Yorkshire, Peter Dalton, SMEs, University of York, York
Two closely related great ape species, the bonobo and chimpanzee, use gestures that share the same meaning, researchers have found. YORK, 01-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Chimpanzees and bonobos use gestures in a variety of different situations and for multiple purposes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged bonobo, chimpanzee, Dr Kirsty Graham, gestures, University of York
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