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Royal “love letters” revealed as evidence of an unwelcome pursuit
A series of newly-transcribed letters between the future George IV and his family’s governess, Mary Hamilton, have shed new light on their relationship.
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Human instinct can be as useful as algorithms in detecting online ‘deception’
Travellers looking to book a hotel should trust their gut instinct when it comes to online reviews rather than relying on computer algorithms to weed out the fake ones, a new study suggests.
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Plants set a “bedtime” alarm to ensure their survival, new study shows.
Plants have a metabolic signal that adjusts their circadian clock in the evening to ensure they store enough energy to survive the night, a new study reveals.
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Award winning writer publishes first novel
University of York lecturer, Dr Juliana Mensah, has published her first novel, Castles from Cobwebs, the winning entry in the NorthBound Book Award 2019.
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Families have high awareness of healthy eating but low income means many struggle to access good food
Low-income families have a high awareness of healthy diets but can’t afford good quality and nutritious food, new research shows.
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Medieval containers hint at thriving wine trade in Islamic Sicily
Researchers at the University of York have found chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers indicating a prosperous wine trade in Islamic Sicily.
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University signs Good Business Charter
The University of York has signed the Good Business Charter (GBC) - the first university in the country to do so.
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Common weed killers favour antibiotic resistant bacteria, new study shows
The use of weed killers can increase the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in soil, a new study from the University of York shows.
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First videos to show the helix of ‘dancing DNA’ developed by scientists
Videos allowing us to see for the first time how small circles of DNA adopt dance-like movements inside a cell have been developed by researchers at universities in Yorkshire.
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Scholarships announced for disadvantaged Black British students
The University of York is collaborating with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, to provide scholarships for disadvantaged Black British students.
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Long-term environmental damage from transportation projects in Kenya, scientists warn
The construction of a major railway through Kenya will have long-term environmental impacts on the area, suggesting more work needs to be done to limit the damage on future infrastructure projects, a major study reveals.
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Activists have been silenced by governments during the pandemic, new report says
Human rights defenders continue to face arrest, experience attacks, threats and repression during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.
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Study to investigate if early dose of antibiotics could save children with leukaemia
Children being treated for a form of leukaemia are to be given a daily dose of antibiotics as part of a six-year trial to see if it reduces severe infections.
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Challenges of animal ownership during the pandemic should be considered alongside the potential benefits, study shows
Animal owners frequently report concerns and worries relating to caring for their animal during the pandemic, new research suggests.
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First students of new online degrees graduate at the University of York
The first students to enrol on innovative online flexible degree programmes at the University of York are celebrating after graduating.
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£1.2M scholarship scheme to support students from sub-Saharan Africa
Students from sub-Saharan Africa, who have lost one or both of their parents, are set to benefit from a £1.2 million scholarship scheme as part of a partnership between the University of York, Kaplan International Pathways, and Ashinaga Association in the UK.
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University of York launches “bold” scheme to boost fair access and social mobility
The University of York has launched a pioneering scheme to welcome more applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in higher education.
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Study suggests environmental factors played a key role in the evolution of human tolerance and friendliness
Environmental pressures may have led humans to become more tolerant and friendly towards each other as the need to share food and raw materials became mutually beneficial, a new study suggests.
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‘Levelling Up Goals’ launched for post-Covid recovery
The University of York is working with a former Cabinet minister to chart the UK’s progress towards improving people’s life chances and access to careers, as part of Britain’s recovery from Covid-19.
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Films shine a spotlight on discrimination in the screen industries
The University of York has collaborated with a Bafta-nominated TV company to produce a series of films highlighting discrimination within the screen industries.
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