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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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Snub social media for citizen assemblies to heal divisions in society, researcher says

Social media is where many people go to debate contentious political issues, but it might not be the best place for rational debate that delivers real change and heals divisions in society, according to new research from an academic at the University
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ºù«Ӱҵ sustainability expert contributes to carbon offsetting report

Reducing emissions must be the priority for UK universities but carbon offsetting can also support the transition to net-zero, according to a briefing by experts from the COP26 Universities Network.
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New £1.6 million research project to support development of drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND)

Researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been awarded funding to support their partnership with Aclipse Therapeutics and advance the translational development of M102 - a drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease.
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Newly-qualified doctor awarded Chancellor’s medal in recognition of her outstanding bravery in fight against pandemic

A courageous newly-qualified doctor who has been helping to save lives at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.