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Training the next generation of nuclear scientists
The University will lead an £8m project to train 80 industry-ready nuclear scientists, vital to national security, clean energy and healthcare.
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Ancient societies ‘far more democratic than assumed’, study suggests
18 March 2026
Democracy may be far older and more widespread than previously thought, according to a new study of ancient civilisations.
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University joins forces with key partners to launch £20m bid to supercharge regional economy
16 March 2026
The University of York has joined forces with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and business leaders to launch a £20 million Government bid to supercharge the regional economy.
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University leads programme to train next generation of nuclear scientists
13 March 2026
The University of York will lead a major £8m initiative to train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear scientists, serving as a key part of a national drive to quadruple the number of nuclear specialists in the UK.
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University of York duo to walk 125 miles in five days to combat regional educational inequality
10 March 2026
In a challenge that will require spirit, stamina and a touch of Northern grit, two University leaders are walking 125 miles to tackle one of the region’s most pressing issues: the growing gap in educational attainment.
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National study aims to break down barriers to volunteering in heritage and nature sectors
10 March 2026
The University of York has partnered with some of the country’s leading museums and heritage organisations to help people from diverse backgrounds access volunteering opportunities.
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University hosts summit on regional innovation and creative economy
9 March 2026
The University of York has brought together leaders from higher education, local government and industry to explore how heritage and creative technology are driving regional growth.
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Book extract: The blueprints for a better world
In this extract from her new book, The Good Society: And How We Make it, Professor Kate Pickett argues that we already hold the blueprint for how to create fairer, healthier, and more prosperous societies and that it is time to make this vision a reality.
York Research Journeys: Yvonne Birks
Yvonne Birks is Professor of Applied Social Care Research in the School for Business and Society. As National Director for the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR), she guides a national collaboration delivering high-quality social care research throughout England.
York Research Journeys: Helen Cowie
Helen Cowie is Professor of Modern History in the Department of History at the University of York. Her research focuses on the history of animals, and in particular how human–animal relationships have evolved and changed through time.
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