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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.

HRH Princess Anne officially opens the GTIMC at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Princess Royal opens pioneering Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre (GTIMC) at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ today (2 October 2024).
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Lone parents and people with long-term health conditions disproportionately vulnerable to food insecurity

Lone parents and people with long term health conditions are more likely to be experiencing severe forms of food insecurity, according to a new study by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
2024 Goalkeepers champions

University of ºù«Ӱҵ researcher recognised as world leader in nutrition

A researcher at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has been named as one of the 2024 Goalkeepers Champions by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for his incredible impact on nutrition.
Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

Link between mental health and traumatic world events, highlighted by new film

A University of ºù«Ӱҵ historian has collaborated on a new film that shines a spotlight on the link between mental health and major world events, such as the threat of war.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ staff trading car journeys for free coffee

ºù«Ӱҵ has directly removed almost 2,400 commuting journeys from ºù«Ӱҵ’s roads in the last year by offering free coffees in return for staff leaving their cars at home.