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 →

(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) The University of Warwick has announced the recipients of honorary degrees for the upcoming summer 2023 graduation ceremonies. The esteemed honorary graduates come from diverse fields and have made remarkable contributions to their respective domains. The recipients include … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM, a leading national contractor and developer, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing £1 billion in turnover. The company’s recently published accounts show a 15.3% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, reaching £1.094 billion. GRAHAM’s … 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 →

(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) GRAHAM has been shortlisted for the MMC Project of the Year Award in the Construction News Awards 2023 for its Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) project at the University of York. The project, completed in September 2022, utilised … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Physicists from the University of Bristol have developed a computing scheme that allows for the creation of a wormhole that bridges space, called ‘counterportation’. The technology, outlined in the journal Quantum Science and Technology, uses the basic laws … Read the full press release →

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Une étude menée par des chercheurs de l’Université de York et de l’Université de Sheffield a révélé que les phobies courantes de l’enfance, telles que la peur des araignées, des chiens et des aiguilles, pouvaient être résolues … 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 →

Un importante estudio ha proporcionado respuestas sobre las formas en que se pueden gestionar las turberas dominadas por brezos, con una serie de métodos para elegir para ayudar a abordar los impactos del cambio climático y las pérdidas de biodiversidad. … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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) LAUSANNE, 29-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak will launch its “factory of the future” at Hannover Messe 2019. With machines capable of communicating with each other and with the digital systems of the entire operation, automatically diagnosing problems, … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) LECCE, 25-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Italian National Research Council (CNR) (The Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) and Eni have just signed a Joint Research Agreement (JRA) with the aim at setting up four linked research centres in southern … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 25-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — CERN has just received formal notification from UNESCO about Serbia having agreed to the CERN Convention. As a result, the country has become CERN’s 23rd Member State. The other Member States are: Austria, Belgium, … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 7-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — New research funded by the Compassionate Mind Foundation and carried out by Exeter and Oxford Universities suggests that taking time to think kind thoughts about yourself and your loved ones can have psychological and physical benefits. The … Read the full press release →

(PRESS RELEASE) YORK, 21-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Switching off street lights in the middle of the night to save money and energy could have a positive knock-on effect on nocturnal pollinators, according to new research. Lead author of the study, Dr Callum … 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 →