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An illustration of protein molecules
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.
Man looking through microscope

Important step forward in stem cell therapy for rare bowel disease

Stem cell therapy could be used to treat sufferers of a rare bowel disease, a new study led by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and University College London (UCL), has demonstrated.
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ºù«Ӱҵ walkers raising thousands for life-changing MND research

Hundreds of staff, students and friends of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are donning their walking boots today (Friday 28 June 2024) to raise vital funds for MND research, which will help to transform millions of lives.
Terezia is leaning against a wooden balcony rail overlooking the work area of a library

Inspirational women celebrated in University exhibition

Inspirational women who have blazed a trail for colleagues and students are being celebrated by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ in a portrait exhibition.
Students stood outside Firth Court

New data values international students’ benefit to ºù«Ӱҵ economy at £770 million

International students provide a £770 million economic benefit to the city of ºù«Ӱҵ, according to new figures released today (Thursday 20 June).
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An update on the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s sanctuary work

ºù«Ӱҵ is continuing to support people displaced by war or persecution through a range of scholarships, placements and educational initiatives.