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York academic wins prestigious international scholarship

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:00 BST

A University of York Professor of Drama is one of the first academics in the country to be awarded an international scholarship under a new scheme launched by the Higher Education Academy.

Gourmet butterflies speed north

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:00:00 BST

A new study led by scientists in the Department of Biology at the University of York has shown how a butterfly has changed its diet, and consequently has sped northwards in response to climate change.

MP David Blunkett debates Labour's future

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:00 BST

Former Home Secretary the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP will discuss the future of the British Labour Party at a public lecture at the University of York next week.

York conference explores media's portrayal of Arab women

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:55:00 BST

An international conference at the University of York will examine the media's portrayal of Arab women and their sexuality.

Number theory grant could lead to advances in wireless communications

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:52:00 BST

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded a £1.6 million grant to two of the country's leading mathematics researchers, Professor Sanju Velani, Head of Pure Mathematics at the University of York and Professor Victor Beresnevich, also at the university.

York researchers evaluate impact of climate change on biodiversity and habitats in East Africa

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:20:00 BST

University of York researchers will play a key role in a new project studying the impact of climate change in Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia.

TV documentary series supplies new linguistic insights

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:38:00 BST

A researcher from the University of York is using recordings from the TV series Seven Up to examine the effects of aging on the voice and the reliability of forensic voice recordings.

Survey reveals drop in vehicle movements as University expands

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:39:00 BST

Transport initiatives by the University of York aimed at cutting vehicle movements in and around campus are paying dividends, according to new figures.

Nobel scientist delivers major public lecture at York

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:45:00 BST

A world-leading scientist will talk about ribosomes – the large molecular machines that are crucial to life – at a major public lecture at the University of York next week.

New research offers roadmap towards sustainable pole-and-line-caught tuna

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:55:00 BST

Research conducted at the University of York offers a blueprint for the long-term sustainability of tuna caught using the pole-and-line method.