Nov 07, 2011
Ancient DNA provides new insights into cave paintings of horses
An international team of researchers has used ancient DNA to shed new light on the realism of horses depicted in prehistoric cave paintings....
Nov 04, 2011
First Jiangning scholars settle in at the University of York
The University of York has welcomed it first two scholars sponsored by a new foundation to promote cultural links between the UK and China. ...
Oct 21, 2011
York filmmaker helps to expose modern day slavery
A University of York academic has played a key role in the production of a hard-hitting television series on modern day slavery now showing on Al Jaze...
Oct 20, 2011
Researchers trace evolution of diversity in Hawaiian Honeycreepers
An international team of scientists has determined the evolutionary family tree for one of the most strikingly diverse and endangered bird families in...
Oct 17, 2011
WUN expands its global reach into Hong Kong
The Worldwide Universities Network has been joined by one of the leading universities in Asia, with the signing of the Chinese University of Hong Kon...
Oct 16, 2011
Churning galaxy is a snake pit
A pit of writhing snakes - that's what the first picture of turbulent gas in our Milky Way looks like. A recent collaboration between WUN partners, th...
Oct 13, 2011
International Biomaterials Workshop
The 2011 Workshop on ‘Biomaterials and Their Interactions with Biological and Model Membranes’ took place in Salou, Spain from 19-23 September 201...
Oct 12, 2011
University of York signs agreement with Santander Universities
Santander Universities Global Division is to provide funding for scholarships and awards after signing a co-operation agreement with the University of...
Oct 11, 2011
A fine balance in the Arctic
Fifteen members of AEVO from five WUN institutions attended a two-day workshop at the University of Leeds, 12-13 September 2011, to launch this novel ...
