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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Two men stand in front of a manufacturing machining centre looking into a laptop.

University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of ºù«Ӱҵ Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of ºù«Ӱҵ Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
male patient sat on hospital bed looking worried

Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

Genetic testing

New study suggests genetic testing could be appropriate for all motor neurone disease patients

Research from the ºù«Ӱҵ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) suggests that routine genetic testing may be appropriate for all MND patients and could impact disease subclassification and clinical care.
Farmer on tractor harvesting organic potatoes - stock photo

Engaging farmers and landowners is key to delivering on the UK’s biodiversity targets, say experts

Dr Ruth Little warned a Parliamentary committee that the planned Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme needs to engage farmers and landowners to best maintain the UK's biodiversity.
A picture of a woman using a hand sanitiser dispenser in a workplace environment.

Research trial of ‘smart’ hand sanitisers to help hand hygiene in offices

'Smart' hand sanitisers that can provide data on workplace hand hygiene are being trialled across the country, as part of research into how best to engage people with the latest Covid-19 workplace hand hygiene guidance.
A 3D rendered image of a neuron cell network

New approach to creating Alzheimer’s drugs helps identify two potential treatment leads

Scientists at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have developed a new approach to creating drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease which has identified two potential new therapies.

Group of apprentices at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

How universities offer the academic and vocational skills that employers need

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, discusses the high quality vocational education offered at the University.