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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

ºù«Ӱҵ declared a UK City of Languages

ºù«Ӱҵ is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility
ºù«Ӱҵ is one of the UK's leading universities for semiconductor research and hosts the National Epitaxy Facility where the new MBE system will be based.

UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of ºù«Ӱҵ

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

A small boat crossing the sea, in the background a much larger military or security type vessel can be seen.

New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
Distressed health care worker during Covid-19 pandemic

Nurses and female health care workers most at risk of distress during Covid-19 pandemic

Researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have conducted the largest global review of the factors linked to psychological distress in health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Boeing and University of ºù«Ӱҵ AMRC renew partnership for five more years

Boeing has renewed its longstanding relationship with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with an agreement that will continue two decades of innovation and collaboration for another five years.
High school pupils taking part in a University of ºù«Ӱҵ outreach event

University of ºù«Ӱҵ receives record donation to support disadvantaged students and pioneering medical research

ºù«Ӱҵ has been given £5.85 million - the largest single gift from an individual alumnus in its history - to launch a new student support programme and search for new therapies for a range of incurable and debilitating diseases.
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Obesity may exacerbate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows

New research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease.
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Recognition for ºù«Ӱҵ scientists involved in Covid-19 Lighthouse Labs project

Staff and students at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire.