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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.

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University of ºù«Ӱҵ top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

ºù«Ӱҵ is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

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University of ºù«Ӱҵ named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times

ºù«Ӱҵ has been named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, as well as having risen in the rankings to 14th best University in the UK.
The Wave

University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s newest building awarded highest sustainability accreditation

ºù«Ӱҵ’s newest building, the Wave, has been recognised for its sustainability credentials by achieving an Outstanding BREEAM accreditation.
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Side effects of wide-scale forestation could reduce water availability by 15 per cent in vulnerable regions

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could have serious consequences for water availability, a pioneering study has found.
A student inspecting their locomotive

University of ºù«Ӱҵ engineering students build prize-winning train

A team of students from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have demonstrated their first class engineering skills as part of a prestigious competition for future railway engineers.