News archive: 2023 releases
Two Innovate UK awards for project to combat child malnutrition in Ghana
Posted on Friday 29 November 2024
An international knowledge transfer project to develop a new fortified cereal to combat child malnutrition in Ghana has won two prestigious awards.
Olympic Gold for rower Georgie Brayshaw
Posted on Friday 2 August 2024
The University of York’s Head of Sport has spoken of his pride after rower Georgie Brayshaw clinched Olympic Gold in the women’s quadruple sculls.
York academics awarded New Year's Honours 2024
Posted on Friday 29 December 2023
Two University of York academics have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours.
New archive reveals snapshot of a wartime Christmas in York
Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023
Archivists at the University of York have stumbled upon a “moment in time” picture of a group of young soldiers celebrating Christmas in York – just months before they were posted to the Western Front.
Following a star: Study explores the remarkable ways traditional cultures use their environment to navigate
Posted on Thursday 21 December 2023
A study has shed new light on remarkable feats of navigation from cultures across the world: from sailors in the Marshall Islands using wave patterns to navigate the vast Pacific Ocean, to indigenous communities in Alaska using stars to find their way across the Yukon.
Tools for tackling social inequality in health and wellbeing developed by researchers
Posted on Wednesday 20 December 2023
Researchers have developed a series of “smart decision tools” to help governments reduce social inequality in health and wellbeing.
University of York to lead project that puts teamwork at the heart of research culture
Posted on Friday 15 December 2023
The University of York and Mahidol University in Thailand are collaborating on a major project which will identify ways of supporting fair and responsible research processes and outcomes.
Exhibition of Islamic art on display at the University of York
Posted on Thursday 14 December 2023
An exhibition of Islamic art spanning one thousand years has gone on display at the University’s Borthwick Centre for Archives.
University of York and Hull York Medical School part of £5m project to research health inequalities across North Yorkshire
Posted on Wednesday 13 December 2023
Researchers from the University of York and Hull York Medical School are part of a major collaboration looking to identify the causes of health inequalities across North Yorkshire, and help improve the lives of the most vulnerable residents.
A good night’s sleep may help to generate false memories, a new study reveals
Posted on Monday 11 December 2023
From misremembering that movie quote to forgetting that vital ingredient from the shops for the evening dinner, the human memory is not always reliable. Now, researchers have discovered that sleep may play a key role in distorting memories, but perhaps in a good way.
Celebrating our people
Posted on Friday 8 December 2023
Across the University, we want to celebrate our staff and students for their contributions, achievements, and impact across departments and schools over the past 12 months.
York horticulturist honoured at THE awards
Posted on Thursday 7 December 2023
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.
Children born moderately early are at an increased risk of developmental disorders, according to new research
Posted on Thursday 7 December 2023
Children born between 32 and 38 weeks’ gestation are more likely to have developmental disorders – such as language delay, cognitive impairment, ADHD and Cerebral palsy – compared with children born at full term, according to a major new study.
York welcomes German Ambassador
Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023
The University of York's Institute for Safe Autonomy was host to His Excellency Miguel Berger, the German Ambassador to the UK, as part of his tour of the city of York.
York ranked ninth in UK in sustainability rankings
Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023
The University of York has been ranked the ninth most sustainable university in the UK and 29th in the world, according to the QS Sustainability Rankings 2024.
Students honoured at Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards
Posted on Monday 4 December 2023
Three students from the University of York have been recognised for their achievements at the Yorkshire Asian Young Achiever Awards.
Researchers map crocodile family tree to shed light on their evolution
Posted on Monday 4 December 2023
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.
Professor of Health Economics appointed as Inaugural Chair to prestigious WHO committee
Posted on Monday 4 December 2023
A University of York academic has been appointed to a prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) advisory group.
York’s Sustainability Clinic scoops Green Gown award
Posted on Friday 1 December 2023
The University of York's Sustainability Clinic has won a prestigious Green Gown award.
Scientists to deliver bio-based solutions to key industry challenges
Posted on Wednesday 29 November 2023
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.
Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy ageing
Posted on Tuesday 28 November 2023
A new UK-wide research project has found a ‘critical’ need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact of extreme weather on the health and wellbeing of older people.
New report reveals servicewomen in the British military are being badly let down when reporting sexual violence
Posted on Monday 27 November 2023
Servicewomen in the British military are being badly let down when reporting sexual violence, with some victims even punished for breaches of military rules when making a report, new research reveals.
Reading ‘beats’ TV for sparking imaginative thinking, says expert
Posted on Monday 27 November 2023
Reading books is more effective at stimulating the imagination compared to watching images and stories unfold on screen, a new study has suggested.
Researchers to explore contraception for grey squirrels to tackle Lyme disease
Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023
Researchers will explore the effect of contraception on grey squirrel populations in a bid to control numbers and tackle the growth of Lyme disease around the UK.
North Yorkshire woodland research project will explore the impacts of extreme weather
Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023
University of York researchers are monitoring how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.
Archaeology data service accredited by National Archives
Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023
The University of York’s Archeology Data Service has been accredited by The National Archives, the first digital-only archive to receive the award.
Pioneering the future of live performance with a new R&D lab
Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023
Experts at the University of York are redefining live events with the CoSTAR LiveLAB, a brand new state-of-the-art research and development facility at Production Park in Wakefield.
University of York welcomes commitment to strengthening UK's innovation ecosystem
Posted on Tuesday 21 November 2023
The University has welcomed the findings of a new review which emphasises the significant role institutions play in supporting job creation and economic growth through commercialising research.
New research advances understanding of cancer risk in gene therapies
Posted on Thursday 16 November 2023
Researchers from the University of York, Boston Children's Hospital and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have discovered that “cell competition” following gene therapy results in the accumulation of stem cells with genetic mutations which make them grow faster.
York joins group of leading science institutes to launch £150 million venture fund tackling climate change and biodiversity loss
Posted on Wednesday 15 November 2023
The University of York is partnering with sustainability investor Greensphere Capital to launch a £150 million fund designed to invest in and scale market-leading businesses that successfully commercialise solutions to the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Left-handers aren’t better spatially, gaming research shows
Posted on Thursday 9 November 2023
Leonardo Da Vinci was one, so too Albert Einstein and Joan of Arc, while the footballer Diego Maradona was famous for using his against England, we are of course talking about left-handers.
Research centre launched to tackle life-threatening side-effects of childhood cancer treatments
Posted on Thursday 9 November 2023
Across the UK, 2,418 children and teenagers are diagnosed with cancer each year, and of all children who die, one in three die not because of cancer but because of the side effects of treatment.
‘Alien’ wasps thriving in tropical forests, study finds
Posted on Wednesday 8 November 2023
Researchers say they have discovered high diversity of Darwin wasps in a tropical rainforest in Brazil, wasps which were previously thought to thrive more in cooler habitats.
Long Covid in women may be linked to inflammation levels at peak of infection, new research suggests
Posted on Monday 6 November 2023
Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of Covid-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of Long Covid symptoms, according to new research.
Low-income families “terrified for winter” as inflation stays high, according to research
Posted on Thursday 2 November 2023
Low-income families continue to be hardest hit by the cost of living crisis as inflation stays high, according to new research from the University of York.
Nurses need a ‘voice’ in decision-making to improve retention, research shows
Posted on Wednesday 1 November 2023
Nurses working in general practice during the Covid-19 pandemic felt largely ‘forgotten’ and undervalued, with many considering future career changes, according to the findings of a new study.
Doctoral Training Centre for next generation of AI experts established at York
Posted on Tuesday 31 October 2023
The University of York is one of 16 universities to receive funding for a new Doctoral Training Centre in artificial intelligence (AI) to train the next generation of researchers and innovators.
Researchers evaluate potential of using multi-cancer blood test in national screening
Posted on Monday 30 October 2023
Researchers at the University of York are evaluating the potential financial and resource implications of rolling out a new multi-cancer early detection blood test across the UK.
New education and community centre opens for taster sessions
Posted on Monday 30 October 2023
A new education and community space, offering residents of Westfield fair access to new opportunities has opened for taster sessions.
“Get back to school” headlines eroded teacher wellbeing during the pandemic, new research shows
Posted on Friday 27 October 2023
Intense public pressure on teachers to “get back to school” during the Covid lockdowns deepened an already widespread sense that they were undervalued, and left some actively rethinking their careers, research from the universities of York and Cambridge shows.
Researchers to investigate Stone Age settlements preserved under Baltic and North Seas
Posted on Friday 27 October 2023
A University of York Archaeologist is part of an international research team who have been awarded a grant of more than £11.5 Million to explore the now-submerged landscapes of our Stone Age ancestors, hidden beneath the waters of the Baltic and the North Sea.
UK screen industry failing to tackle sexual harassment, according to new report
Posted on Monday 23 October 2023
The UK film and screen industry is failing to tackle sexual harassment, with some victims punished or victimised if they do speak out, according to a new report looking at the experiences of staff in a range of roles across the television and film industry.
University of York academic honoured with prestigious law prize
Posted on Friday 20 October 2023
Professor of Public law Joe Tomlinson has won a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Law 2023.
Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants
Posted on Tuesday 17 October 2023
For many people seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability, but it appears our European ancestors were ahead of the game and were consuming the nutrient-rich plant for thousands of years.
Surf and turf: Early farmers on the Baltic coast bucked New Stone Age trends and incorporated fish into their diets
Posted on Monday 16 October 2023
Pioneering early farmers who arrived on the Baltic coast from six thousand years-ago may have taken up fishing after observing indigenous hunter-gatherer communities, a major new study has found.
University of York scientist wins prestigious award
Posted on Monday 16 October 2023
Nuclear physicist Professor David Jenkins has been awarded the 2023 Institute of Physics Ernest Rutherford medal and prize.
How looking at other people's selfies can make us feel bad about our own bodies
Posted on Thursday 12 October 2023
New research suggests a link between viewing pictures of idealised bodies on social media and feeling dissatisfied with our own bodies.
Experts warn of risk of civil unrest in UK due to food shortages
Posted on Monday 9 October 2023
Food shortages caused by extreme weather could lead to civil unrest in the UK, according to a new study which has surveyed some of the country’s leading food experts.
Nobel Prize winner opens Eleanor and Guy Dodson Building at University of York
Posted on Friday 6 October 2023
Nobel Prize winner Dr Richard Henderson has officially opened the University of York’s Eleanor and Guy Dodson Building.
New report lays bare the realities of the cost of living crisis for families on low income
Posted on Wednesday 4 October 2023
A new report lays bare the realities of the cost of living crisis for families on low income and offers an insight into local councillors’ fears of a “sense of crisis” in the communities they serve.
First time test of UK / Ireland quantum communications with underwater cable
Posted on Tuesday 3 October 2023
Researchers have successfully tested a fibre-optic cable to pass quantum communications under the Irish Sea between the Republic of Ireland and England.
Government reneging on food policy plans, say experts
Posted on Monday 2 October 2023
A year after publication of the UK’s 2022 Food Strategy, the Government has abandoned promises to transform the national food system and crucial targets on health, climate and nature will be difficult to meet, a group of eminent food system experts warn.
York joins The Turing University Network to advance responsible AI development
Posted on Monday 2 October 2023
New network membership to support the University’s leading research in safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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Gold for York in Teaching Excellence Framework
Posted on Thursday 28 September 2023
The University of York has been awarded Gold in the latest national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the highest rating possible.
Hull York Medical School launches Skin Research Centre
Posted on Tuesday 26 September 2023
A new Skin Research Centre is today (Tuesday 26 September) being launched by Hull York Medical School - bringing together leading scientists, clinicians and advanced technology experts to improve skin health globally.
Entrepreneurial leaders join University of York to redefine business policy
Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2023
Members of the University of York’s Enterprise Works team hosted entrepreneurs, MPs, alumni, students and wider policymakers at a House of Commons event to explore how Britain can redefine business policy for a dynamic and inclusive economy.
NHS trusts earning hundreds of millions of pounds in private income – new study shows
Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2023
Hospital trusts are relying more and more on private income to boost their finances, with one Trust making more than half their income from commercial activities, a new study has revealed.
Viking trade connections stretched over hundreds of kilometres to the Arctic, research shows
Posted on Monday 18 September 2023
Analysis of hair combs made from deer antler has shed new light on the trade routes of Vikings - revealing connections between northern Scandinavia and the edges of continental Europe.
York once more recognised in prestigious guide and shortlisted for University of the Year
Posted on Friday 15 September 2023
York has been shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Government funding for research to help pave the way for 6G communications
Posted on Thursday 14 September 2023
The University of York has been awarded £3.1m funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to support the development of the UK’s growing 5G network and the evolution of 6G communications.
More professional guidance needed to ensure patients know they have choices, study shows
Posted on Monday 11 September 2023
More training is needed to support medical professionals in how to present patients with a choice in their healthcare options, a new study has shown.
In 200 years of animal welfare concerns, cruelty remains a significant issue, study shows
Posted on Monday 11 September 2023
Study into almost 200 years of human-animal relations has shown that animal cruelty still exists, but more hidden, since the birth of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1824.
Report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment
Posted on Monday 11 September 2023
University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a “conveyor belt of disadvantage.”
University of York welcomes news UK to rejoin EU's flagship scientific research scheme
Posted on Friday 8 September 2023
The University of York has welcomed the announcement that the UK is to rejoin Horizon, the EU’s flagship science research scheme.
Integrated suicide prevention programme sees deaths reduced by more than a fifth
Posted on Friday 8 September 2023
Researchers in York and the Netherlands have co-designed an integrated suicide prevention programme which has led to a significant reduction in deaths.
Some species of fish are getting smaller, but more research is needed to determine why
Posted on Friday 8 September 2023
A new study has shown that some species of fish are getting smaller, but more research is needed to determine if factors like human fishing, global warming, and food availability are responsible.
York shortlisted for University of the Year at prestigious THE awards
Posted on Thursday 7 September 2023
The University of York has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
Statement on RAAC
Posted on Wednesday 6 September 2023
Following concerns about the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) within University owned or operated buildings, we can confirm that we have conducted a series of investigations throughout our estate.
University scholarship scheme to support students from Middle East
Posted on Monday 4 September 2023
The University of York has partnered with the Saïd Foundation to provide fully-funded scholarships to students from the Middle East.
Research shows lack of defibrillators in England and Scotland puts lives at risk
Posted on Friday 1 September 2023
Study shows people in more deprived areas of England and Scotland are further away from life-saving equipment, highlighting the risk to life and the need for equal access to defibrillators.
Internet-delivered mental health therapies as effective as standard care, study shows
Posted on Thursday 31 August 2023
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has greater cost-effectiveness and similar clinical effectiveness in comparison to standard care, a study has shown.
Cost to protect globally important forests falls disproportionately on those living closest
Posted on Wednesday 30 August 2023
Local communities are not incentivised to protect tropical forests that are hugely valuable for global climate regulation, a new study has found.
Deprived communities in England experience higher emissions of air pollution
Posted on Tuesday 22 August 2023
Air quality scientists have demonstrated that the most deprived areas in England experience the highest levels of air pollution emissions.
Research sheds new light on York’s thriving medieval Jewish Community
Posted on Monday 21 August 2023
Researchers have shed new light on York’s medieval Jewish population, unearthing new documents and evidence which points to a thriving community where the chief Jewish citizens of the city were also some of the most important figures in England.
Important study calls for major change in how decision-makers value nature
Posted on Thursday 17 August 2023
How people value nature around the world is not properly reflected in key political and economic decisions, a new study has concluded.
Biorenewables Development Centre awarded further funding to research biohydrogen production for the UK transport sector
Posted on Tuesday 15 August 2023
The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), a subsidiary of the University of York, has been awarded £5m to lead the development of biohydrogen for the transport sector.
60 years of Antarctic ice sheet data released
Posted on Tuesday 15 August 2023
A University of York glaciologist has helped compile a comprehensive dataset of Antarctica's topography - crucial in aiding scientists in making future predictions on ice loss and sea level rise.
Digital puzzle games could be good for memory in older adults, study shows
Posted on Monday 14 August 2023
Older adults who play digital puzzle games have the same memory abilities as people in their 20s, a new study has shown.
Effectiveness of video gameplay restrictions questioned in new study
Posted on Friday 11 August 2023
Legal restrictions placed on the amount of time young people in China can play video games may be less effective than originally thought, a new study has revealed.
University of York performs well in National Student Survey
Posted on Friday 11 August 2023
The University of York has performed strongly in this year’s National Student Survey - featuring in the top 10 across multiple categories among Russell Group universities.
It’s official, we like seafood more when we eat it by the sea
Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2023
There’s always something more satisfying about eating a fish supper in view of the sea. But would you be willing to pay more for seafood if it was also within view of the boats that caught it?
University of York receives prestigious award for teaching excellence
Posted on Thursday 3 August 2023
The University of York’s Inclusive Learning team has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from Advance HE, an organisation which works at an international level to improve higher education through their work with staff, students and society.
New research funding to help shape future health and social care policies
Posted on Tuesday 1 August 2023
The University of York’s Centre for Health Economics (CHE) has been awarded £11m funding by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to lead two Policy Research Units (PRUs).
Removing ozone pollution across India could boost food welfare benefits - but requires strategic policy to distribute benefits equitably
Posted on Monday 31 July 2023
Removing ozone pollution across India could boost food welfare benefits by more than four billion dollars a year through avoidance of wheat yield losses of approximately 14%, according to the results of a pioneering international study.
York academic and stained glass pioneer to receive prestigious award for conservation
Posted on Monday 31 July 2023
A University of York professor has been awarded a prestigious award in recognition of her significant contribution to stained glass conservation.
Sparks fly at the University of York
Posted on Monday 31 July 2023
Three research projects have been given funding by the Sparks initiative - an ambitious research programme linked to our vision as a University for Public Good.
Female business owners encouraged to take part in new research
Posted on Monday 31 July 2023
Female business owners and entrepreneurs are being urged to take part in a research project which will examine their impact on the regional and national economy.
Parents and carers call for overhaul of employment support
Posted on Monday 31 July 2023
Researchers have joined parents and carers in calling on the government to reform the benefits system after the latest figures reveal that more than 10,000 claimants in Yorkshire and the Humber have had their benefits sanctioned.
Researcher creates city map from diary of 18th Century York woman
Posted on Thursday 27 July 2023
A researcher has created a map for a walking tour of York based on the diaries of a woman who lived in the city during the Napoleonic Wars.
Groundbreaking research finds Basic Income scheme could save NHS tens of billions of pounds
Posted on Friday 21 July 2023
A basic income scheme has the potential to save the NHS tens of billions of pounds by reducing poverty and improving the nation's mental and physical health, according to new research involving academics at the University of York.
Male killer whales protected by post-menopause mums
Posted on Thursday 20 July 2023
Post-menopause female killer whales protect their sons – but not their daughters – from fights with other whales, new research has found.
York Theatre Royal stage Henry VIII crime drama at historic King’s Manor
Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2023
York Theatre Royal and the University of York have partnered on a community theatre production of the historical crime novel, Sovereign, by C.J. Sampson.
UK habitats to be impacted by exposure to climate change - but some more than others
Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2023
All UK habitats are set to be severely challenged by exposure to climate change in coming years, but some are facing far greater difficulties than others, according to a new paper authored by a University of York researcher.
Green sea turtles have fed at same seagrass meadows for thousands of years
Posted on Tuesday 18 July 2023
Green sea turtles have travelled to the North African seagrass meadows to feed for approximately 3,000 years, a new study has shown.
Two-child limit and the benefit cap fail to meet their own aims, study concludes
Posted on Monday 17 July 2023
The benefit cap and the two-child limit has caused hardship to tens of thousands of families, with both policies failing to meet their original aims, according to the findings of a new study.
Honorary graduates for 2023 announced
Posted on Monday 17 July 2023
The University of York has announced that 10 leading figures will receive honorary degrees this week during graduation ceremonies at Central Hall.
Owning a pet does not reduce symptoms of severe mental illness, study shows
Posted on Friday 14 July 2023
Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.
Early years programme boosts young children's maths skills by three months
Posted on Thursday 13 July 2023
Researchers have shown that a maths programme can add three months of additional progress to the learning and skills ability of young children.
High-quality sleep promotes resilience to depression and anxiety
Posted on Thursday 13 July 2023
Research has shown quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety.
New education and community centre to be launched in Westfield
Posted on Tuesday 11 July 2023
The go ahead has been given for an education and community space at Sanderson House, Chapelfields - providing local residents with access to new opportunities and a fair chance of achieving their goals and aspirations.
Minister visits Institute for Safe Autonomy to understand AI and robotics in public services
Posted on Tuesday 11 July 2023
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology visited the University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy to see the latest technological advancements in the development of AI and robotics.
University of York launches new centre for blood disorder research
Posted on Tuesday 11 July 2023
The University of York is today (11 July) launching the Centre for Blood Research - a pioneering initiative bringing together for the first time a diverse community of researchers and clinical staff.
Global cooling caused diversity of orchids species, study confirms
Posted on Monday 10 July 2023
Global cooling over millions of years appears to have been the major driving factor in the diversity and evolution of terrestrial orchid species, researchers have found.
AI and data science scholarships announced
Posted on Thursday 6 July 2023
The University of York has been awarded more than £600,000 in scholarship funding to deliver programmes in artificial intelligence and data science.
Previously unseen poems by celebrated First World War poet published
Posted on Wednesday 5 July 2023
Previously unseen poems by celebrated First World War poet John Stanley Purvis are being made available to the public by the University of York for the first time.
Industry experts to help transform doctoral supervision
Posted on Thursday 29 June 2023
The expertise of more than 100 supervisors from major industries including GSK, Unilever, the BBC, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, will support a £4.6 million project to transform guidance on Doctoral work.
University marks launch of new Government guide on video games
Posted on Thursday 29 June 2023
The University of York has marked the launch of a new government framework aimed at improving understanding of the impacts of video games at an event in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
York appoints Professor Lorraine Farrelly to lead the new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment
Posted on Wednesday 28 June 2023
Lorraine Farrelly has been appointed as the Founding Professor and Head of the new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of York.
GPs report working practices that still favour men
Posted on Tuesday 27 June 2023
Women GPs are reluctant to take on senior partnership roles due to fears over maternity leave, sickness pay and work life balance, a new study has concluded.
University runs first ever entrepreneur exchange
Posted on Monday 26 June 2023
The University of York held its first ever entrepreneur exchange in Greece - helping three businesses from North Yorkshire create potential overseas investment opportunities.
Demand for children's palliative care expected to rise
Posted on Monday 26 June 2023
Researchers from the University of York have found that the number of children with life-limiting conditions rose by almost a quarter over 10 years in Wales.
Benefit claimants launch guide to demystify applying for Universal Credit
Posted on Thursday 22 June 2023
Benefit claimants are offering a new resource to help guide the 2.6 million people moving onto Universal Credit from tax credits and other benefits.
Researchers to unlock potential of fusion as abundant source of clean energy
Posted on Tuesday 20 June 2023
Researchers are working on a new £12 million research project to speed up the development of fusion as a safe, clean and abundant source of energy.
OBE for York biologist in King’s Birthday honours
Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023
Professor Jane Hill has been awarded an OBE for services to conservation ecology in the King’s Birthday Honours.
OBE for York archaeologist in King’s Birthday honours
Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023
Professor Nicky Milner has been awarded an OBE for services to archaeology and higher education in the King’s Birthday Honours.
How will Brixton’s history be remembered?
Posted on Wednesday 14 June 2023
How can you preserve and curate the history of our ‘inner cities’? That’s the question being considered by community activists, academics and curators during an event in Brixton today, run jointly by the University of York and the Brixton Project.
‘Movie Magic and Future Performance’ lab gets go ahead for West Yorkshire
Posted on Tuesday 13 June 2023
A new facility in Wakefield will help drive the next generation of production technologies to revolutionise the UK’s film, TV and performing arts industries.
New research set to increase carbon capture through cropping
Posted on Tuesday 13 June 2023
A new research project aims to help UK farmers and growers to target Net Zero and increase crop resilience.
Students honoured for volunteering to support York communities
Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023
Students who have made outstanding contributions in the local area were celebrated at the Student Volunteering Awards this week.
Vertical farming project to develop low-cost alternative plant protein
Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023
Scientists from the University of York are collaborating on a new environmentally-friendly research project to use vertical farming facilities to grow amaranth - a new source of alternative plant protein.
Mixing with ‘better educated’ families improves life chances of lower income children
Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023
Children from low education backgrounds are more likely to enrol in ‘elite’ degree programmes that lead to high paying jobs if they go to school with children whose parents have those degrees themselves, says new research.
Festival of Ideas to host academic event on tattooing
Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2023
The Festival of Ideas will host an academic event on the practice and cultural context of tattooing.
Spotlight thrown on diary of York woman from 1800s
Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2023
A diary recording the experiences of a York woman during the Napoleonic Wars has been published, nearly 30 years after it was ‘accidentally’ discovered.
Earliest evidence of funeral practice sheds new light on human evolution
Posted on Monday 5 June 2023
Researchers have found evidence that small brained hominins buried their dead and carved engravings into cave walls associated with the deceased - behaviours thought to be unique to large-brained humans and their ancestors
Costs of expensive new drugs threaten financial sustainability of NHS
Posted on Monday 5 June 2023
New figures show that the total cost of prescription medicines to the NHS in England reached a new high of £17.2 billion in the financial year 2021 –2022, according to a new independent report.
3D scans shed new light on mysterious Roman burial practice
Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023
Archaeologists in York have used 3D scans to study the Roman burial practice of pouring liquid gypsum over the bodies of adults and children laid to rest in coffins - the first time this cutting-edge technology has been applied to Roman burials of this type anywhere in the world.
Teachers reluctant to use technology in music teaching, say experts
Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023
Music in secondary schools is at risk of extinction unless teachers embrace new technologies and incorporate contemporary genres in the classroom, a leading academic has warned.
Research highlights global impact of smokeless tobacco use
Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023
A review of government control policies has shown a reduction in global smokeless tobacco use, although there are still gaps in research in some countries.
Award-winning film shows blurred lines of ‘real’ and ‘virtual’ life
Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023
A short film from a team at the University of York highlighting the impact virtual reality technologies can have on modern-day life has won a national film award.
Professors from York elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Posted on Thursday 18 May 2023
Professor Simon Gilbody and Professor Gavin Wright have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, in recognition of their scientific achievement and leadership.
Scientists unearth forgotten children of the past
Posted on Wednesday 17 May 2023
Scientists have unearthed a story of forgotten children of the past, providing the first direct evidence of the lives of early nineteenth-century ‘pauper apprentices’.
Researchers call for action to end mental health related deaths
Posted on Monday 15 May 2023
Researchers have called for radical changes on a global scale to prevent the growing mortality rates of people with mental health problems.
Universal Credit harmful to mental health of lone parents, study shows
Posted on Monday 15 May 2023
A new study has shown that Universal Credit is harmful to the mental health of claimants, particularly lone parents.
USS/Capita Data Breach - information for staff
Posted on Saturday 13 May 2023
Human eyes really do play ‘tricks’ on the mind, say experts
Posted on Tuesday 9 May 2023
A new study has shown that the human visual system can ‘trick’ the brain into making inaccurate assumptions about the size of objects in the world around them.
£1.2 million partnership to address neglected tropical diseases in Africa
Posted on Wednesday 3 May 2023
Researchers at the University of York are part of a new £1.2 million project to support cost-effective and equitable investments for eliminating neglected tropical diseases in southern and eastern Africa.
Research to shed new light on ‘royal tours’ of iconic King
Posted on Tuesday 2 May 2023
A new study aims to shed light on the royal tours of King Henry VIII, one of the most iconic - and controversial - figures in British history.
York Festival of Ideas unveils 2023 programme
Posted on Friday 28 April 2023
York Festival of Ideas has unveiled its programme for 2023, based on the theme of ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’.
Cost of living crisis pushes more people towards poverty in York, according to new report
Posted on Thursday 27 April 2023
More needs to be done to protect the City’s low-income households and vulnerable residents as the cost of living crisis pushes more people towards poverty, according to a new report published today.
New insight into the mystery of ancient Gaza wine
Posted on Wednesday 26 April 2023
Research into grape pips found from an excavated Byzantine monastery in Israel hints at the origins of the ‘mysterious’ Gaza wine and the history of grapevine cultivation in desert conditions.
Catch 22: University of York researcher featured in new marine conservation film - inspired by hit BBC series 'Wild Isles'
Posted on Wednesday 26 April 2023
A new campaigning film made by the same team who devised the acclaimed BBC series ‘Wild Isles’ has been released, featuring University of York research that aims to transform the way businesses think about marine life and the UK’s coastline.
Burnout has far-reaching consequences for teachers’ physical health
Posted on Tuesday 25 April 2023
A new study has highlighted the link between teacher burnout and their physical health.
UK schools to help monitor classroom air quality in massive citizen science project
Posted on Monday 24 April 2023
Schools across the country are being asked to take part in a huge citizen science project to help monitor and evaluate the quality of the air in our classrooms.
‘Safety concerns’ key to Covid-19 vaccination hesitancy in pregnancy
Posted on Thursday 20 April 2023
Pregnant women were hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine as a result of mixed public messaging and concerns over safety, according to the results of a study which analysed social media posts.
Growing divide in regional health inequalities exposed
Posted on Wednesday 19 April 2023
A new report has found a worrying pattern of lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and worse health and wellbeing in the North of England.
Parks and green spaces should feel safe to bolster mental health
Posted on Tuesday 18 April 2023
Researchers have co-produced a series of short films with people who have experienced mental illness to show the benefits of outdoor spaces.
York Festival of Ideas turns spotlight on the ‘three Rs’
Posted on Monday 17 April 2023
York Festival of ideas - one of the biggest free events of its kind in the UK - returns in June with the theme of ‘Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild’ and featuring a wide range of distinguished speakers and performers including Michael Morpurgo, Anna Phoebe, Louise Minchin, Tim McInnerny, Nazir Afzal, Ian Blackford and Michael Cashman.
How did Western Mediterranean societies inspire medieval ‘Green Revolution’?
Posted on Friday 14 April 2023
A new £8.8 million research project aims to discover how societies across the Western Mediterranean overcame environmental challenges and inspired a ‘green revolution’ over the course of 1,000 years.
Marine snail named after York researcher
Posted on Thursday 13 April 2023
Howard Peters is already unusual among the University of York’s research scientists, having achieved his PhD in 2014, aged 71, but now, six years later, he has added another distinction to his name – the accolade of having a species of marine snail named after him.
Studentship awards established in honour of York Biology Professor
Posted on Thursday 13 April 2023
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.
University hosts workshop to improve health systems and services across Africa
Posted on Thursday 6 April 2023
Health experts from the University of York were joined by partners from African Union Member States for a major workshop exploring how to promote an increase in domestic funding for health systems and services across the continent.
Angel on the Green to host ‘big ideas’ from York experts
Posted on Wednesday 5 April 2023
The University of York is working with Angel on the Green - a community-owned enterprise – to bring ideas, research and engagement into York’s neighbourhoods in a new series of public talks.
Personalised care needed for mental illness and physical health conditions
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
People with severe mental illness can struggle to self-manage long-term physical conditions and need personalised support, a new study suggests.
AI-generated music inferior to human-composed works, according to study
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
Researchers at the University of York have found that current AI-generated music is inferior to human-composed music.
Personal finances increasingly play second fiddle to personality, finds lonely hearts ad study
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
Personality has become a more important factor than finances when it comes to dating, a new study has found.
New digital tool could change the way we see cells
Posted on Tuesday 4 April 2023
A free online tool created by researchers at the University of York could help us better understand cell mutation and resistance.
Ancient DNA reveals African and Asian ancestry of medieval Swahili people
Posted on Wednesday 29 March 2023
People living on the ‘Swahili coast’ - the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Africa - have African and Asian ancestry according to new research on ancient DNA.
New partnership to tackle chemical pollution issues in war-torn Ukraine
Posted on Wednesday 29 March 2023
Researchers from Kharkiv and York are launching a new partnership to tackle the many pollution problems faced by Ukraine as it battles with war.
Exhibition celebrates York’s musical heritage
Posted on Monday 27 March 2023
Researchers are appealing for music lovers to share their memories and memorabilia from York’s musical past as part of a new exhibition in the city.
Care leavers face ‘acute challenges’ in transition to adulthood
Posted on Monday 27 March 2023
Care leavers in England are over ten times more likely than their peers to not be working or studying in their 21st year, a new study has shown.
Who put the 'a' in Thomas a Becket? New study sheds light on the “evolution” of the famous name
Posted on Friday 24 March 2023
It is one of the most famous names in British history, a name associated with a gruesome murder which shocked the Middle Ages and changed the course of history.
University launches renewable chemistry institute
Posted on Friday 24 March 2023
The University of York has partnered with renewable chemicals company, Circa Group, to launch the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute (CRCI).
Poorest children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new report highlights
Posted on Friday 24 March 2023
Generation Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 compared to more affluent peers, according to a new report co-authored by University of York researchers.
Arts and Humanities maintains top 100 position in latest QS World University Rankings 2023
Posted on Wednesday 22 March 2023
The University of York has maintained its strong showing in the latest QS World University rankings - with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities moving up six places to sit 66th globally and four subjects featuring in the top 50.
Executive Chair for Research England visits University to find out more about our research
Posted on Friday 17 March 2023
Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Executive Chair at Research England, visited the University (16 March) to learn more about our important research projects and being a University for public good.
University of York Student Centre reaches planning milestone
Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023
Designs for a new Student Centre at the University of York have been submitted for planning permission.
University appoints Alice Maynard as new Chair of Council
Posted on Thursday 16 March 2023
The University has announced that Dr Alice Maynard CBE will be the new Chair of its governing body.
David Kato honoured at official University College opening
Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
The University of York has honoured the life of human rights defender and gay rights activist, David Kato, with the official opening of its newest college.
UKRI Board visit University to hear more about our bioeconomy research
Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
Members of the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) Board visited the University (14 March) to hear more about our world-leading research around the bioeconomy.
Neolithic ceramics reveal dairy processing from milk of multiple species
Posted on Wednesday 15 March 2023
A new study has found evidence of cheesemaking, using milk from multiple animals in Late Neolithic Poland.
Oak National Academy award to develop science in schools
Posted on Tuesday 14 March 2023
Researchers at the University of York have been awarded £1.4 million to develop online science materials for schools.
Researchers seek views of how extreme weather affects older people
Posted on Monday 13 March 2023
The over 60s are being asked to reflect on how extreme weather affects their health and wellbeing as part of a major new research project.
New partnership agreed with Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic
Posted on Friday 10 March 2023
The University of York has signed an agreement with The Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic, establishing a long-term partnership highlighting the University’s commitment to global health research.
University of York seeks inspirational leader to run new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment
Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023
The University of York is to establish a new Department of Architecture and the Built Environment - with a focus on sustainable and societally-informed design.
University supports ambitious project to transform local wetlands
Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023
The University of York is supporting an ambitious project called The Big Community Challenge, which will transform York’s wetlands and riverbanks as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.
New social sciences funding to help tackle society’s most pressing challenges
Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2023
The University of York has been awarded £1.25m of government funding to support and enhance its social sciences research.
Report reveals extent of public sexual harassment experienced by Black and minoritised girls in the UK
Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2023
A new report reveals the extent of public sexual harassment (PSH) experienced by Black and minoritised girls in the UK - with many saying it has impacted on their mental health, self-esteem and identity.
GPs left psychologically distressed and overwhelmed by pressures of the pandemic, new study finds
Posted on Monday 6 March 2023
The pressures of the pandemic resulted in some GPs displaying signs of psychological distress and burnout, according to a University of York-led study.
Pioneering new facility will deliver world-leading air quality research in Yorkshire
Posted on Monday 6 March 2023
Researchers at the University of York have secured funding to run a pioneering £1.2 million three-year project that will become a world-leading facility for the study of indoor air quality – shaping how the homes of the future are built.
Cloud computing hub to launch with £2m EPSRC funding
Posted on Friday 3 March 2023
A new £2 million hub, co-led by the University of York, has been launched to investigate the future potential of cloud computing.
Change in UK fishing habits would protect biodiversity, study shows
Posted on Friday 3 March 2023
Changing the UK's fisheries to focus on a variety of smaller species could significantly reduce the future overall impact on marine ecosystems, help to protect biodiversity, and create a more sustainable fishing industry, say researchers from the University of York.
University of York signs cross-sector statement on EU research programmes
Posted on Thursday 2 March 2023
The University of York has signed a cross-sector statement urging rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom.
Research to support Christian faith leaders engage with science
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
Researchers have been awarded a five-year, £6.2million grant to support bishops and senior Christian leaders worldwide to engage with science.
Children and young people with profound learning disabilities to benefit from Intensive Interaction research
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £1.8m to examine the effectiveness of a commonly used communication approach with people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
University of York to lead a REAL Research Unit with an ambitious programme of research on health and social care
Posted on Wednesday 1 March 2023
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York has been selected to lead a major research programme aimed at improving the quality of decision-making in health and social care.
Trailblazing University of York researchers appointed prestigious NIHR Senior Investigators
Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2023
The pioneering work of three leading University of York researchers has been recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Emmerdale moves into the metaverse
Posted on Monday 27 February 2023
Two University of York initiatives, XR Stories and the Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN), are to bring one of the UK’s best-loved soaps into the digital metaverse.
Hunt for plant-based alternative in recovery of metals from mining waste
Posted on Thursday 23 February 2023
Researchers are working to find a plant-based alternative for the recovery of gold, silver and copper nanoparticles from mining waste.
Scientists use satellite images to study the degradation of rangelands in Tanzania
Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2023
East Africa’s iconic rangelands - under threat from climate change and human activity - have the potential to recover from repeated environmental shocks and degradation, a new study has concluded.
Mediterranean hunter-gatherers relied on marine resources more than previously thought
Posted on Wednesday 22 February 2023
New research has revealed humans living on the Mediterranean coast 9,500 years ago may have relied more heavily on a fish diet than previously thought.
Research raises concerns over relationship between major US alcohol research institution and the alcohol industry
Posted on Monday 20 February 2023
A new study has uncovered extensive interactions between one of the world’s leading funders of alcohol research and alcohol industry groups, sparking concern about the industry’s influence on science and public health policy.
Neighbourly cooperation can ensure your genes survive, new research finds
Posted on Monday 20 February 2023
Cooperating with your neighbours, especially if they are distant relatives, can be an effective evolutionary strategy, new research has found.
Study shows how non-native languages interact with each other when multilinguals talk
Posted on Thursday 16 February 2023
People who speak more than two languages are more likely to mistakenly use words from the language they’re least proficient in, new research has shown.
York signs partnership agreement with O.P. Jindal Global University
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
The University of York has signed a strategic partnership agreement with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) that will support student mobility opportunities and academic collaboration.
Risk-taking crucial for survival of craft brewing industry during pandemic, study reveals
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
Independent craft brewers were able to weather the Covid pandemic by taking risks and being innovative, a new study has revealed.
Guide developed by SEI researchers plays key role in IKEA’s sustainability and climate report
Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023
A sustainability and climate report by global retailer IKEA used a landmark guide which was developed by researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute.
Nothing said “love” more than a powder compact, art historians reveal
Posted on Tuesday 14 February 2023
What would a lover give his sweetheart before the swinging sixties? Chocs, flowers or perfume? Back then, there was one present above all that showed you cared… the powder compact.
Killer whale mums pay high price for raising sons
Posted on Wednesday 8 February 2023
Raising sons is an exhausting experience that leaves killer whale mothers far less likely to produce more offspring, new research has found.
Researchers to help identify best types of emergency food service
Posted on Monday 6 February 2023
Researchers at the University of York are working to identify the types of community food support that are most successful at preventing people from needing emergency supplies.
Facing fears in just three hours of therapy could resolve phobias in children
Posted on Monday 6 February 2023
Common childhood phobias, such as fear of spiders, dogs, and needles, could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to the several sessions that is current practice, a study has revealed.
Quality and safety in hospitals to be assessed in new study
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2023
A new study into the quality and safety of patient care in NHS and independent hospitals will look at the substantial changes in the sectors for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
New partnership to harness data networks to tackle cybercrime and food security
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2023
A new research programme is developing ways of extracting information from complex datasets to tackle a number of real-world issues, such as cyberattacks, greener power grids, and food security.
The chemistry of mummification – traces of a global network
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2023
A University of York academic was part of an international team of researchers who have shed new light on the chemical substances used by the Egyptian embalmers.
First solid scientific evidence that Vikings brought animals to Britain
Posted on Wednesday 1 February 2023
Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses.
Researchers testing flat roof solar panels in UK first
Posted on Tuesday 31 January 2023
Researchers are testing whether flat roof solar technology is as effective as panels currently used on pitched roofs.
Researchers assess value of intervention programme designed to tackle obesity in children
Posted on Monday 30 January 2023
The University of York is leading a national project to assess the value of a community-based intervention programme aimed at reducing obesity rates in preschool children.
Children at risk of destitution as local services struggle under cost of living
Posted on Monday 30 January 2023
A survey of elected councillors has revealed that 80% of local leaders in the UK are concerned that as services struggle as a result of the cost of living crisis, children will face a life of poverty.
Computer Vision scientist honoured with India UK Achievers award
Posted on Friday 27 January 2023
A University of York computer science PhD student has been recognised with the India UK Achievers award for her role in using science to create positive social impact.
Professor Ken Badcock appointed York’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023
The University of York has announced the appointment of Professor Ken Badcock as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
York researchers call for noma to be recognised as neglected tropical disease
Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023
University of York researchers have raised awareness of the neglected disease, noma, at an event at the Houses of Parliament.
New research reveals role faith institutions play in promoting good health
Posted on Thursday 26 January 2023
Faith institutions, such as churches and mosques, can support people to maintain healthy blood pressure and avoid hypertension through education and awareness, the results of a new study have revealed.
Children in the North most vulnerable to cost of living crisis
Posted on Monday 23 January 2023
A new report, co-authored by a University of York academic, has warned that children living in the North of England are among the most vulnerable to rising living costs.
No ‘one size fits all’ heather management method for protecting carbon-rich peatlands
Posted on Monday 23 January 2023
A major study has provided answers to the ways in which heather-dominated peatland can be managed, with a number of methods to choose from to help tackle the impacts of climate change and biodiversity losses.
Call for more government help for low-income families as energy prices escalate
Posted on Monday 23 January 2023
Families are being hit hard by rising energy prices and need targeted government support, according to new research published that found families with dependent children are being overlooked.
School children support future conservation of red squirrels
Posted on Thursday 19 January 2023
Primary school children across the UK are collecting and sending squirrel food to scientists researching the dramatic decline of the native red squirrel population over the last 150 years.
New study shows ‘self-cleaning’ of marine atmosphere
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
Scientists have shed new light on the ‘self-cleaning’ capacity of the atmosphere.
University of York welcomes new Chancellor Dr Heather Melville
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
The University of York’s new Chancellor today (18 Jan) said she was “humbled and excited” as she was formally welcomed at a special inauguration ceremony.
GPs faced pressures of workload, personal risk and public scrutiny during Covid-19, study reveals
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
GPs felt under-resourced, under-valued and worried about widening health inequalities during the pandemic, new research shows.
Community engagement must be prioritised in elephant ivory debate, say researchers
Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2023
A BBC Radio 4 play, involving two PhD students at the University of York, highlights the ongoing issues of the ivory trade - with a focus on bringing the lesser heard voices of African communities to the fore.
University retains prestigious research award for over a decade
Posted on Monday 16 January 2023
The University of York’s support for researchers has been recognised by the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award for the 12th year running.
Scientists discover how bacteria use electrical spikes to tolerate antibiotics
Posted on Wednesday 11 January 2023
Researchers have uncovered how some bacteria use electrical spikes to overcome antibacterial drugs, potentially leading to ‘superbugs’ that are resistant to antibiotics.
University colleagues join first UK-wide Young Academy
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
Three University of York academics have been asked to join the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.
World-famous Avebury site to be brought to life online for first time
Posted on Tuesday 10 January 2023
The archives of the world-famous megalithic monuments at Avebury in Wiltshire are to be digitised and made available online.
People with Long Covid face barriers in accessing healthcare services, study finds
Posted on Monday 9 January 2023
People living with Long Covid (LC) say they face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, leaving many with a feeling of hopelessness and neglect, a new study has revealed.
Research highlights the uncertainty that Care-Experienced Graduates face
Posted on Monday 9 January 2023
Research at the University of York has highlighted the financial uncertainty that Care-Experienced graduates face when leaving higher education and transitioning into employment.
Study reveals online fake reviewers suffer from pangs of conscience
Posted on Thursday 5 January 2023
The authors of online fake reviews suffer from pangs of conscience, according to a new study which looked at the process behind their creation.
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