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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
MRI scanner

Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ºù«Ӱҵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ºù«Ӱҵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
DNA strand

FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

ºù«Ӱҵ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Council.
Students walking on the University's campus with trees lining one side and a university building on the other

University of ºù«Ӱҵ ranked as one of top 50 in the world and top 10 in the UK for action on sustainability

ºù«Ӱҵ has been ranked 42nd in the world and 8th in the UK for its work on sustainable development in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

lungs scan

New MRI scanning technology to improve clinical accessibility and advance lung disease diagnosis

Revolutionary MRI scans which will improve the diagnosis of lung diseases will benefit from part of a £149 million investment to bring UK business and academics together to accelerate cutting edge research.
An old looking stone building with an arched heavy wooden door.

Historic stone buildings and bridges could be preserved by new engineering technique

A new engineering technique that could help to preserve historic stone buildings and bridges has been developed by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Students walking on the concourse with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ's Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

ºù«Ӱҵ among UK cities that benefit the most from international students

International students in ºù«Ӱҵ have the third greatest impact on the UK’s economy, according to a new report published this week (16 May 2023).
May Fayre performer

Family fun May Fayre will return bigger and better to ºù«Ӱҵ’s Weston Park!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is returning bigger and better for 2023, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Council.