2024 news

An international research project to develop a new fortified cereal to combat child malnutrition in Ghana has won two prestigious awards.

Twelve parents on low incomes from the Changing Realities project have met with ministers at 10 Downing Street to say what they need from the government’s child poverty strategy.

Companies can thrive without compromising their principles, according to new research by the University of York in collaboration with the Good Business Charter (GBC).

A York-led research project could mean complaints made against Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) solicitors are dealt with fairly.

Growing numbers of landlords and letting agents are using or considering the use of Open Banking for affordability assessments, creating new challenges to those seeking housing, a new report finds.

The University of York will host an event bringing together leaders, innovators, investors, academics, and business owners from York and beyond to explore cutting-edge approaches in sustainability and social responsibility.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear colleague Dr Antonia Keung on the 1st October 2024.

The ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre held its first annual conference in September, with nearly 200 researchers, policymakers and practitioners coming together to discuss how to improve the policing of vulnerability.

Funded by The Health Foundation, researchers from the School for Business and Society will assess current management capacity and capability within NHS trusts and system-partnerships in England.

Over summer, the School hosted a visit for health researchers from the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA).

The results of the 2024 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the School for Business and Society in ‘Organisation and Management’, ‘Academic Support’ and ‘Student Voice’.

Neil Lunt, Professor of Social Policy, and collaborators, unpack the five contributing factors which have led to a growth in UK 'out-of-pocket' health spending.

Some nurseries are struggling to source healthy local food due to lack of funding and a workforce crisis, with some resorting to going to the local corner shop to buy lunches for children, according to the authors of a new report.

The School for Business and Society at York is ranked in the Top 20 in the UK across four subjects according to the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2025).

A new study will look at ways of addressing urgent change in the private rented sector to ensure renters have access to safe and affordable long-term homes.

The University of York will lead a new multi-institutional partnership to explore the differences in how social security is designed and delivered across different parts of the UK.

On 16 and 17 April our Business Planning & Sustainable Entrepreneurship module team hosted a visit from CITY College staff and students.

Social Policy and Administration at York placed 39th in the world according to the latest release of the QS World University Rankings by subject, 2024.

Discover why this innovative teaching method was recognised with a Gold award in the latest national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

The University of York, in an exciting new collaboration with Fitch Learning, is thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for its students: the chance to enrol in the Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program.

We hear from Dr Alex Gillett and Dr Kevin Tennent, co-editors of the Soccer Mad Boffins blog, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024. They cover their latest research, projects and partnerships, and their new free online course on the business history of the FIFA World Cup.

In this feature on the private rented sector, we explore the complexity of this part of the housing market and its implications on society.

Researchers propose that governments apply a new method for calculating the benefits that arise from conserving biodiversity and nature for future generations.

Under the UK's two-child limit, families on benefit receive a payment for each of their first two children, but no more for any additional children.

Find out how we are collaborating with the Institute for Safe Autonomy and partners, on the use of internal environment monitoring systems to help combat household damp and mould.

A University of York academic has co-authored a report offering costed recommendations to alleviate poverty for one million people.

The poorest 40 per cent of UK households will be most impacted by existing net zero policies, leading to further deprivation and exclusion, new research reveals.

Our Spring 2024 edition of Progress magazine is out now, featuring a collection of new articles that demonstrate our School's mission of driving positive change across business and society through impactful interdisciplinary collaboration.

A new report calls for reform to help ex-Service personnel avoid homelessness and rough sleeping.

What would you do if there was a national disaster and everyday life was turned upside down?