News
2022
Biology at York placed 7th in UK by Guardian University Guide 2023
Posted on Monday 26 September 2022
York’s department of Biology placed 7th in the UK according to the latest release of the Guardian University Guide (2023).
Biological Sciences at York placed 6th in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
Posted on Tuesday 20 September 2022
York’s department of Biology placed 6th in the UK according to the latest release of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide (2023).
National Student Survey 2022
Posted on Friday 8 July 2022
We’re delighted to have some of the happiest Biology students in the UK.
GenerationResearch - Masters by Research in Biology
Posted on Wednesday 29 June 2022
Three fully-funded (UKRI stipend, tuition fees, project costs) Masters by Research places available in the Department of Biology, University of York, for 2022
Researchers find way to target cancer while protecting healthy tissue
Posted on Wednesday 22 June 2022
Researchers have discovered how to target stem cells affected by leukaemia without causing harm to healthy stem cells, paving the way for new, safer treatments for the disease.
Biology at York ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide
Posted on Wednesday 15 June 2022
Biology at York is ranked as 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide.
Catastrophic crowdfunding for biology education project
Posted on Friday 10 June 2022
Rewards for donations include a copy of the game, limited edition postcards and posters, and even helping the team create and name a character.
In memory of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason
Posted on Thursday 9 June 2022
It is with a sense of profound sadness that we report the sudden and untimely death of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason.
Department of Biology ranked 9th in the UK for research excellence
Posted on Thursday 19 May 2022
York's Department of Biology is the 9th strongest Biology department in the UK for research, according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
Virtual Independent Fellows Day
Posted on Thursday 5 May 2022
We wish to welcome more Independent Research Fellows to the Department of Biology at the University York.
Science Minister visits University of York’s BioYorkshire initiative
Posted on Tuesday 15 March 2022
Science Minister George Freeman visited the BioYorkshire initiative - a partnership between University of York, Fera Science and Askham Bryan College - aiming to transform York and North Yorkshire into the UK’s first carbon negative region and be a hub for green innovation, skills development and inward investment.
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Common virus may cause bladder cancer, new study reveals
Posted on Friday 11 March 2022
A common childhood viral infection causes damage to cells in the bladder which may lead to cancer, a new study has shown.
Biomedical student Immy Hayton declared runner up in Green Impact National Awards
Posted on Tuesday 8 March 2022
The third year Biomedical science student was declared runner-up in the 'Student Leadership' category of the Green Impact National Awards.