2012 News
Praise for project to encourage tuberculosis patients to quit smoking
Posted on Thursday 22 November 2012
The BUPA Foundation has awarded a high commendation prize for research led by the University of York into effective ways of helping tuberculosis patients in Pakistan to give up smoking.
ESRC White Rose PhD Studentship - Loneliness and older adults in care homes
Posted on Thursday 15 November 2012
Applications are invited for a full-time PhD studentship in health services research, funded through the prestigious White Rose ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (WR DTC) and hosted within the Department of Health Sciences to commence in October 2013.
Research reveals smoking cost to UK economy
Posted on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Smokers are costing the UK economy £1.4 billion by taking an average of two or three days more sick leave per year than their non-smoking colleagues, a new study has revealed.
Professor Simon Gilbody and his team talk to video journalist Andrew Knight for an item on elderly care on BBC One's Inside Out on Monday 15th October.
Posted on Friday 12 October 2012
Professor Simon Gilbody and his team talk to video journalist Andrew Knight for an item on elderly care on BBC One's Inside Out on Monday 15th October.
Department of Health Sciences helps improve mental health care in Malawi
Posted on Thursday 11 October 2012
The University of York is leading a vital international project to establish community-based mental health care in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world.
The Department of Health Sciences celebrates excellent work of NHS mentors
Posted on Tuesday 9 October 2012
The Department of Health Sciences is celebrating the outstanding contribution of NHS mentors to student nursing and midwifery education with the presentation of its annual mentor awards.
Pressure ulcer patients help set the research agenda
Posted on Tuesday 2 October 2012
A new survey asks patients, carers and clinicians to rate the importance of questions about the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers to inform future research.
Neck pain sufferers invited to discuss their experiences
Posted on Tuesday 18 September 2012
University of York researchers are inviting people suffering from neck pain to join focus groups in Leeds, Manchester and York to discuss their experiences.
Yoga: a cost-effective treatment for back pain sufferers?
Posted on Thursday 16 August 2012
Specialised group yoga classes could provide a cost-effective way of treating patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain, according to the UK's largest ever study of the benefits of yoga.
CLAHRC ARiAS MSc Studentship in Health Services Research
Posted on Wednesday 15 August 2012
Fully-funded MSc award linked to the NIHR-funded CLAHRC for Leeds, York and Bradford.
Putting health records at the heart of UK medical research
Posted on Tuesday 14 August 2012
The University of York is part of a new network of e-health research Centres of Excellence supported by a £19 million investment from a consortium of 10 UK government and charity funders, led by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Two full-time CLAHRC MSc Studentships in Health Services Research - funded support
Posted on Tuesday 31 July 2012
Fully funded MSc award linked to the Translating Research into Practice in Leeds and Bradford (TRiP-LaB) study.
CLAHRC MSc Studentship in Health Services Research
Posted on Wednesday 25 July 2012
Fully-funded MSc award linked to the Born in Bradford Study. Applications are invited for a MSc studentship to start in October 2012.
Our Health and Social Care Practice part-time Diploma or Degree programme is now suitable for Paramedics.
Posted on Friday 13 July 2012
If you are a Paramedic or a Paramedic Practitioner and would like to further expand your skills and knowledge by studying for a diploma or degree, our part-time, flexible programme in Health and Social Care Practice offers you an effective way of achieving your goal.
York researchers lead study to evaluate most effective support for end-of-life carers
Posted on Monday 9 July 2012
A team of health scientists at the University of York has received funding from the Dimbleby Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Fund to research the educational needs of people providing end-of-life care to terminally ill relatives.
Funded PhD Studentship Quality and Safety Research
Posted on Tuesday 3 July 2012
Applications are invited for a full-time, 3-year PhD studentship in quality and safety research, funded by the Bradford Institute for Health Research and hosted within the Department of Health Sciences, commencing October 2012.
University of York Students Union (YUSU) Supervisor of the Year Award 2012
Posted on Friday 29 June 2012
Anne Phillips, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, has been awarded 'Supervisor of the Year' at a University of York celebration event, held on the 27 June 2012.
York researcher urges Government to ‘test, learn and adapt’
Posted on Friday 22 June 2012
A University of York researcher is urging Government ministers to adopt a ‘test, learn and adapt’ method to policy-making to gauge the effectiveness of new policies.
Conference celebrates success in improving maternal and neonatal care
Posted on Friday 22 June 2012
A major conference on maternal and neonatal health care at the University of York will celebrate success and illustrate how best practice can be turned into common practice.
Global collaboration aims to improve mother and newborn health
Posted on Wednesday 20 June 2012
Researchers from across the world have joined forces to improve the quality of midwifery care and reduce maternal, newborn and infant mortality.
CRD Announces Funded PhD Studentship in Evidence Synthesis in Health
Posted on Friday 8 June 2012
The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) is excited to invite applications for a 3-year PhD studentship in evidence synthesis, commencing October 2012.
Principles of Diabetes Care Text Book
Posted on Tuesday 22 May 2012
A new diabetes text book edited and contributed to by staff from the Department of Health Sciences is launched today.
Randomised Controlled Trials in the Social Sciences: Communicating about trials to wider audiences. Seventh Annual Conference
Posted on Friday 18 May 2012
Booking is now open for the Seventh Annual Conference of Randomised Controlled Trials in the Social Sciences: Communicating about trials to wider audiences.
Research highlights need for greater support for job-seekers with poor health
Posted on Thursday 10 May 2012
Research conducted at the University of York suggests more support is needed for job-seekers with poor health.
Health Sciences Success in Vice Chancellor Awards
Posted on Thursday 10 May 2012
Two members of Health Sciences staff have won a York Vice Chancellor Award
Trial tests effectiveness of treatments for chronic neck pain
Posted on Thursday 19 April 2012
People with chronic neck pain in the York area are being offered the chance to take part in a major clinical trial into the effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons and acupuncture sessions.
Recent parents and NHS staff urged to make their voices heard
Posted on Wednesday 4 April 2012
Department of Health Sciences researchers are encouraging recent parents and NHS staff to tell them about their experience of maternity and neonatal units in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Storytelling promotes understanding across the generations
Posted on Monday 2 April 2012
The Department of Health Sciences has launched a student-authored book celebrating the rich memories of older people living in care homes.
Public invited to join advisory group in mental health research
Posted on Friday 30 March 2012
Researchers from the University of York’s Department of Health Sciences are looking for members of the public from York and surrounding areas to join an advisory group in mental health research.
2 PhD Research Studentships in Health Sciences
Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2012
Applications are now invited for two PhD studentships to start in October 2012.
No smoke without fire: new research into the stigma of smoking
Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2012
With any mention of the name ‘Frank Gallagher’ in a tabloid newspaper, there is a strong chance that one or more of the descriptions ‘drunken’, ‘feckless’, ‘slob’ or ‘scrounger’ won’t be far away – along with a photo of the Shameless television character leering at the camera, a tower of ash teetering on the end of his ever-present cigarette.
Need to update your knowledge and competence in effective infection prevention and control?
Posted on Tuesday 21 February 2012
Need to update your knowledge and competence in effective infection prevention and control?
Partnership gives a voice to pressure ulcer patients
Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2012
A new survey aims to give patients and carers a voice in the search to find the most effective prevention and treatment for pressure ulcers.
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