News

A robot small enough to explore the lungs

Published
Monday 21st March, 2022
Categories
Technology
Health
Science

Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.

Life size model of part of a human bronchial tree next to a section of the tentacle robot.

Swapping cars for walking

Published
Thursday 17th March, 2022
Categories
Coronavirus
Environment

People are now routinely using their cars less and walking more since the first COVID-19 lockdown, according to new research.

A crowded street, with many people walking to work

International bowel cancer clinical trials open

Published
Thursday 17th March, 2022
Categories
Science
Health

Hundreds of newly diagnosed bowel cancer patients in Yorkshire will have the opportunity to take part in two international clinical trials.

Nurse checking chemotherapy drip apparatus.

Permafrost peatlands approaching tipping point

Published
Monday 14th March, 2022
Categories
Environment
Global

Researchers warn that permafrost peatlands in Europe and Western Siberia are much closer to a climatic tipping point than previous believed.  

Ice wedges in a field, in a polygonal pattern known as ice wedge polygons.

Ukraine

Published
Thursday 10th March, 2022
Categories
University

The Vice-Chancellor has written to the University community with her response to the abhorrent wave of violence unleashed by the Russian government through its invasion of Ukraine.

The flag of Ukraine: equally sized horizontal bands of blue (top) and yellow.

Statement

Published
Thursday 10th March, 2022
Categories
Statements

Statement from Vice-Chancellor Professor Simone Buitendijk on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Creating new diets to extend healthy old age

Published
Thursday 10th March, 2022
Categories
Health

Older adults could benefit from the development of a new research network into new diets and foods that reflect their specific needs, thanks to new funding. 

Three people sitting at a table smiling and drinking coffee

Changing the story

Published
Tuesday 8th March, 2022
Categories
Alumni

PR and Marketing Communications expert Annalise Coady has launched and transformed brands all around the world.

Annalise Coady headshot

Fourth DARE Art Prize opens for applications

Published
Tuesday 8th March, 2022
Categories
Working with our region
Arts & Culture

Challenging artists and scientists to collaborate on new approaches to the creative process, the next DARE Art Prize, awarded by the University and Opera North, is open for applications.

Artec 3D scans of a moth specimen from the collection