2023 news
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York horticulturist honoured at THE awards
Jason Daff, Horticulture Manager at the University of York's Department of Biology, has been named Technician of the Year at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards.
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Researchers map crocodile family tree to shed light on their evolution
Researchers have mapped the family tree of crocodiles and their extinct relatives to shed new light on why there are so few species of the giant reptiles living today.
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Scientists to deliver bio-based solutions to key industry challenges
Two University of York research projects have been awarded funding, as part of a £42 million programme, to work with industry partners in co-developing new sustainable technologies for health care, agriculture, cosmetics and wastewater treatment.
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BBSRC launches UK’s first bioscience prosperity partnership programme
For the very first time, the prosperity partnership programme dedicates its focus to the UK’s bioscience and biotechnology sectors.
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Biological Sciences at York ranks 6th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
The Department of Biology has placed 6th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 for the subject of Biological Sciences. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.
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York team develops designer proteins to control blood production
York scientists collaborate with colleagues in the USA and Germany on potentially groundbreaking new research.
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National Student Survey reveals the strengths of Biology at York
The results of a nationwide survey have revealed that the Department of Biology is home to some of the happiest bioscience, microbiology and cell science, and molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry students in the UK.
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Male killer whales protected by post-menopause mums
Post-menopause female killer whales protect their sons – but not their daughters – from fights with other whales, new research has found.
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8th in the UK: Complete University Guide 2024
Biology at York ranked 8th in the UK according to the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2024).
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Studentship awards established in honour of York Biology Professor
The University of York aims to establish a fund to support the next generation of scientists to honour the memory of Professor Simon McQueen-Mason.