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o-grid__box--threequarters"> <h1>Research at the University of York</h1> <p>Curiosity-driven, action-oriented research.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--full"> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--twothirds"> <div class="lead"><p>From climate change to robotics, we tackle some of the most pressing environmental, social and economic challenges facing our rapidly changing world.</p></div> <p>By building positive partnerships and working closely with communities around the world, we're able to explore cultural insights, track societal shifts and deliver effective solutions as populations adapt to economic and global pressures. Our aim is to co-create research that brings benefits for generations to come.</p> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--third is-hidden@small-">  <div class="c-panel c-panel--compact"> <div class="c-panel__content"> <h4>Related links</h4> <ul> <li><a href="https://features.york.ac.uk/research-strategy-2030/">Read about our Research Strategy 2030</a></li> <li>Download the strategy PDF - <a title=" (opens in a new window)" href="/media/abouttheuniversity/missionstrategies/researchstrategies/UoY_ResearchStrategy.pdf" target="_blank">Research Strategy 2023-2030 (PDF <img class="icon" src="/media/global/icons/icon_pdf.gif" alt="" width="16" height="16" />, 1,395kb)</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--default"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--full"> <blockquote class="c-blockquote c-blockquote--image-quote "> <img class="c-blockquote__image c-blockquote__image--right" src="/media/research/newresearchmainpage/mattias-120.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="c-blockquote__content"> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a University for public good, our researchers draw on academic excellence coupled with bold, creative thinking to change lives for the better.</span></strong></p> </div> <cite class="c-blockquote__cite"><p>Professor Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research</p></cite> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--alt2"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half o-grid__box--half@medium o-grid__box--half@print"> <figure class="c-figure"> <a class="youtube-video-embed" href="https://youtu.be/y6IrqXhrYfI">Watch https://youtu.be/y6IrqXhrYfI on YouTube</a> </figure> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half o-grid__box--half@medium o-grid__box--half@print"> <p><span>At the University of York we don't just observe change; we're a catalyst for it.</span></p> <p><span>We opened our doors in the 1960s, an era of the civil rights movement, anti-war protests and counterculture. Our desire to make changes that improve the world around us was inherent in the University's original mission. It still is today and it will remain so in our future.</span></p> <p><span>As we celebrate 60 years of research that confronts challenges head-on, join us in exploring the future impact our community is driving in the arts, humanities, social sciences and sciences.</span></p> <p class="cta"><span><a href="/research/catalyst-for-change/">Our research community</a></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--alt3"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--full"> <h2>Research focus</h2> <p>Our research spans the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. These are just some of our major research projects happening now:</p> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row js-equal-height-row o-grid__row--alt3"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half"> <a class="c-figure c-figure--link" href="/safe-autonomy/"> <div class="c-figure__image__wrapper"> <img class="c-figure__image" alt="" src="/media/safe-autonomy/assurance800x400.jpg" width="800" height="400" /> </div> <div class="c-figure__content c-figure__content--teal"> <h3>The Institute for Safe Autonomy</h3> </div> </a> <p>Our new 拢45m centre is at the forefront of research into safe robotics and AI-enabled autonomous systems</p> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half"> <a class="c-figure c-figure--link" href="https://www.bioyorkshire.co.uk/"> <div class="c-figure__image__wrapper"> <img class="c-figure__image" alt="" src="/media/research/BioYorkshire 800x400.png" width="800" height="400" /> </div> <div class="c-figure__content c-figure__content--teal"> <h3>BioYorkshire</h3> </div> </a> <p>We鈥檙e working with partners on a clean, green future that will create jobs and boost inward investment</p> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--default"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--full"> <figure class="c-figure c-figure--banner"> <img class="c-figure__image" src="/media/research/sparksprojects/Sparks-research-home-1200x600.jpg" alt="A choir, lead by the choirmaster in the foreground, at rehearsal." width="1200" height="600" /> <div class="c-figure__content"> <h2><a href="/research/sparks/">Sparks</a></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ambitious new research projects sparked by our community’s curiosity and a desire to improve the world we live in.</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="/research/sparks/fairness-in-healthcare/">Administrative Fairness in Healthcare</a></li> <li><a href="/research/sparks/equitable-technology-laboratory/">Equitable Technology Laboratory</a></li> <li><a href="/research/sparks/yorvoice/">YorVoice</a></li> </ul> </div> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--alt1 js-equal-height-row"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half o-grid__box--full@medium"> <a href="/research/units/" class="c-key-fact o-media"> <div class="o-media__picture"> <i class="c-key-fact__icon c-icon c-icon--flask c-icon--3x c-icon--fw"></i> </div> <div class="o-media__body"> <h3 class="c-key-fact__title">Departments and centres</h3> <div class="c-key-fact__content"> <p>Our research crosses disciplinary boundaries to develop new insights and solutions</p> <p class="c-key-fact__learnMoreLink">Learn more</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half o-grid__box--full@medium"> <a href="/research/performance/" class="c-key-fact o-media"> <div class="o-media__picture"> <i class="c-key-fact__icon c-icon c-icon--line-chart c-icon--3x c-icon--fw"></i> </div> <div class="o-media__body"> <h3 class="c-key-fact__title">Research performance</h3> <div class="c-key-fact__content"> <p>York is one of the world鈥檚 leading research-intensive universities</p> <p class="c-key-fact__learnMoreLink">Learn more</p> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--twothirds"> <h2>Research news</h2> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--default"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half"> <h3>York Research Journeys: Ian Hitchcock</h3> <p><a href="/biology/people/hitchcock/">Professor Ian Hitchcock</a> is the Director of the <a href="/biomedical-research-institute/centre-for-blood-research-at-york/">Centre for Blood Research at York</a>.</p> <p>In his research journey, Ian talks about what inspired him to a life in haematological research, his determination to overcome challenges at school, and why, almost 25 years after starting out, he remains as focused as ever on finding ways to defeat cancer. </p> <p class="cta"><a href="https://features.york.ac.uk/york-research-journeys/ian-hitchcock/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read his research journey</a></p> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half"> <figure class="c-figure"> <img class="c-figure__image" alt="" src="/media/research/2023/main600x300.jpg"> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--default js-equal-height-row"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--quarter o-grid__box--half@small"> <a class="c-news c-news--excerpt" href="/news-and-events/news/2024/research/parents-ministers-poverty/"> <figure class="c-news__poster c-news__poster--landscape"> <img src="/media/news-and-events/pressreleases/2023/Changing realities-505.jpg" alt="" width="505" height="291" /> </figure> <h4 class="c-news__title">Struggling parents to meet with Ministers on child poverty</h4> <div class="c-news__teaser"> <p>Twelve parents on low incomes from the Changing Realities project will today (Wednesday 27 November) meet ministers at 10 Downing Street to say what they need from the government鈥檚 child poverty strategy.</p> </div> <p class="c-news__meta">Posted on <time datetime="2024-11-27 00:01:00.000" class="c-news__date">27 November 2024</time></p> </a> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--quarter o-grid__box--half@small"> <a class="c-news c-news--excerpt" href="/news-and-events/news/2024/research/gbc-report-research/"> <figure class="c-news__poster c-news__poster--landscape"> <img src="/media/news-and-events/images/111250095_s (1).jpg" alt="" width="505" height="337" /> </figure> <h4 class="c-news__title">Ethical business practice can be the key to success, according to new report by University of York and Good Business Charter </h4> <div class="c-news__teaser"> <p>Companies can thrive without compromising their principles, according to new research by the University of York in collaboration with the Good Business Charter (GBC).</p> </div> <p class="c-news__meta">Posted on <time datetime="2024-11-21 13:38:33.033" class="c-news__date">21 November 2024</time></p> </a> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--quarter o-grid__box--half@small"> <a class="c-news c-news--excerpt" href="/news-and-events/news/2024/research/ukri-doctoral-training/"> <figure class="c-news__poster c-news__poster--landscape"> <img src="/media/biology/Presentation full image-UoY_Biology - Students in lab_August 2022 - Alex Holland-17_505.jpg" alt="" width="505" height="337" /> </figure> <h4 class="c-news__title">Doctoral funding awarded to the next generation of curiosity-driven researchers at York</h4> <div class="c-news__teaser"> <p>The University of York is collaborating with institutions across the UK to help train and support the next generation of doctoral researchers.</p> </div> <p class="c-news__meta">Posted on <time datetime="2024-11-21 10:01:00.000" class="c-news__date">21 November 2024</time></p> </a> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--quarter o-grid__box--half@small"> <a class="c-news c-news--excerpt" href="/news-and-events/news/2024/research/open-banking-credit-risk-housing/"> <figure class="c-news__poster c-news__poster--landscape"> <img src="/media/news-and-events/pressreleases/2024/online-banking-505.jpg" alt="" width="505" height="337" /> </figure> <h4 class="c-news__title">Digital technologies present new challenges for those seeking housing</h4> <div class="c-news__teaser"> <p>Growing numbers of landlords and letting agents are using or considering the use of Open Banking for affordability assessments, creating new challenges to those seeking housing, a new report finds.</p> </div> <p class="c-news__meta">Posted on <time datetime="2024-11-12 00:01:00.000" class="c-news__date">12 November 2024</time></p> </a> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--alt1"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--full"> <h2>Research Strategy and Research Culture Action Plan</h2> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row js-equal-height-row o-grid__row--alt1"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half"> <a class="c-figure c-figure--link" href="https://features.york.ac.uk/research-strategy-2030/"> <div class="c-figure__image__wrapper"> <img class="c-figure__image" alt="" src="/media/research/Research strategy 600x300.jpg" width="600" height="300" /> </div> <div class="c-figure__content c-figure__content--teal"> <h3>Research Strategy</h3> </div> </a> <p>At the University of York, the advancement of knowledge through the development of ideas, theories and concepts, and through collaboration with others, is done for public good. Our Research Strategy 2023-2030 lays out how we put this into action.</p> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--half"> <a class="c-figure c-figure--link" href="/research/research-culture-action-plan/"> <div class="c-figure__image__wrapper"> <img class="c-figure__image" alt="" src="/media/research/Research culture action plan 600x300.jpg" width="600" height="300" /> </div> <div class="c-figure__content c-figure__content--teal"> <h3>Research Culture Action Plan</h3> </div> </a> <p>The first strategic objective of the Research Strategy 2023-30 is to create a thriving research community. Our Research Culture Action Plan sets out our ambitions and plans for meeting that strategic objective by developing and growing our research culture.</p> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row o-grid__row--alt3"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--full"> <h2>Studying and career development</h2> <p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore our research degrees and fellowships, or find your new research role at York.</span></strong></p> </div> </div> <div class="o-grid__row js-equal-height-row o-grid__row--alt3"> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--third"> <a class="c-figure c-figure--link" href="/study/postgraduate-research/"> <div class="c-figure__image__wrapper"> <img class="c-figure__image" alt="" src="/media/research/newresearchmainpage/work-with-600x400.jpg" width="600" height="400" /> </div> <div class="c-figure__content c-figure__content--teal"> <h3>Postgraduate research</h3> </div> </a> </div> <div class="o-grid__box o-grid__box--third"> <a class="c-figure 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