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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.
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Technician roadmap launched by University to shine spotlight on vital technical talent

A new technical career route, aimed at supporting career progression for technicians and celebrating their vital contributions, has been launched at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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Meet the students making video games for charity

A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

An aerial view of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ Innovation District featuring the Factory 2050 building

Rolls-Royce SMR partners with University of ºù«Ӱҵ in new manufacturing and testing facility

Rolls-Royce SMR is partnering with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ to launch a major new manufacturing and testing facility in South Yorkshire.
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Secrets of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours revealed

The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours has been revealed in a groundbreaking study.
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ºù«Ӱҵ team is sole UK recipient to be awarded share of $5 million global funding to fight motor neuron disease

A team of researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been awarded a share of a prestigious grant to fight MND.