2023 news
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York academic awarded prestigious UKRI Fellowship to understand how we can use bioelectric approaches to help humans heal better
Dr Stuart Higgins has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to investigate the question Can we heal people using electricity?
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Pioneering the future of live performance with a new R&D lab
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.
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University of York scientist wins prestigious award
Nuclear physicist Professor David Jenkins has been awarded the 2023 Institute of Physics Ernest Rutherford medal and prize.
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York joins The Turing University Network to advance responsible AI development
New network membership to support the University’s leading research in safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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Government funding for research to help pave the way for 6G communications
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.
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National Student Survey reveals the strengths of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at York
The results of a nationwide survey have revealed that the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology is home to some of the happiest astronomy and physics students in the UK.
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Researchers to unlock potential of fusion as abundant source of clean energy
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.
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'Movie Magic and Future Performance' lab gets go ahead for West Yorkshire
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.
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Quantum Ambassadors
The Quantum Ambassadors scheme is a school enrichment programme of activities, designed and run by STEM Learning and independently evaluated by Judith Bennett's Science Education Group (UYSEG).
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Obituary: Professor Tom McLeish FRS (1962-2023)
It is with profound sadness that we report the death of Professor Tom McLeish FRS. Tom, who retired from the University in August 2022 on ill-health grounds, passed away on Monday 27 February after a short illness.
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Scientists discover how bacteria use electrical spikes to tolerate antibiotics
Professor Mark Leake from the Physics of Life group, has co-lead a study that has uncovered how some bacteria use electrical spikes to overcome antibacterial drugs, potentially leading to 'superbugs' that are resistant to antibiotics, you can read more about the research below
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Researchers testing flat roof solar panels in UK first
Researchers are testing whether flat roof solar technology is as effective as panels currently used on pitched roofs.