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York researcher Dr Fran Allfrey has been named UK Wikimedian of the Year, an annual award that honors Wikipedia editors.
Posted on 19 December 2024
Two psychologists from the University of York have been awarded more than £1.5 million each in ERC Consolidator Grants to study the impact of sleep on memory and the growing issue of online misogyny.
Posted on 10 December 2024
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world’s most important food crops.
Posted on 5 December 2024
Early Neolithic genetic data has helped archaeologists understand that there was likely more freedom and equality in Neolithic societies than previously thought.
Posted on 2 December 2024
Archaeology Graduate, Sarah Hall, wins Viking Society's Margaret Orme prize for Viking Studies
Posted on 29 November 2024
Researchers at the University of York will partner with colleagues at Cardiff University on a three-year project investigating population movements around Roman Britain.
Posted on 21 November 2024
Our partnership with the Weald & Downland Living Museum will now run well into the 2030s.
Posted on 18 November 2024
Research unveils 3,000 years of sustainable oyster harvesting in Southern Scandinavia, offering valuable insights for modern conservation efforts.
Posted on 29 October 2024