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Wednesday's child is not "full of woe," new study finds, debunking popular nursery rhyme
Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025
A University of York study has found no link between a child's day of birth and their destiny, reassuring parents that the age-old verse is simply “harmless fun.”
Optical telescope on York rooftop to advance communication between space and earth
Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025
Two high-precision optical telescopes have been installed on a rooftop at the University of York to help advance methods of quantum communications.
Study helps urban farmers create ‘light recipe’ to increase crop yield
Posted on Thursday 10 July 2025
Researchers have developed a new formula to allow urban farmers to design their own ‘light recipe’ - a combination of different colours of lighting that could help increase crop yields in vertical farms.
University of York performs strongly in National Student Survey 2025
Posted on Thursday 10 July 2025
York has performed strongly in this year’s National Student Survey - with increases in satisfaction rates across all of the University’s institutional feedback themes.
Ancient Rhino tooth helps push the boundaries of evolutionary research
Posted on Wednesday 9 July 2025
Scientists have shed new light on the rhino family tree after recovering a protein sequence from a fossilised tooth from more than 20 million years ago.
York academics behind major new report looking at obesity and food insecurity in the North of England
Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2025
A major new report co-authored by York academics shows regional inequalities in levels of children’s food security and obesity.
Focusing on preventing cancer could save both lives and money, study suggests
Posted on Monday 7 July 2025
A shift in focus from treatment to prevention to find cancer earlier could save the UK economy billions of pounds, according to a study involving the University of York.
Culture Secretary sees future of live performance at CoSTAR Live Lab
Posted on Monday 7 July 2025
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport visited a University of York-led R&D facility, observing firsthand how its cutting-edge technology is revolutionising live performance.
New research reveals increasing surface meltwater in East Antarctica
Posted on Friday 4 July 2025
A team of researchers, led by the University of York, has discovered a trend of increasing surface meltwater in East Antarctica.
Honorary graduates for 2025 announced
Posted on Thursday 3 July 2025
The University of York has announced that 10 leading figures will receive honorary degrees during graduation ceremonies at Central Hall.
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