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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.
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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.
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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.
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AI could speed up discovery of new medicines

Artificial intelligence that could reduce the cost and speed-up the discovery of new medicines has been developed as part of a collaboration between researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and AstraZeneca.
Allan Pacey receives his award from the British Fertility Society (BFS)

ºù«Ӱҵ scientist receives prestigious honour for fertility research

A fertility expert from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to pioneering research over the past 30 years
An illustration of nerves in a foot

Digital foot could revolutionise bionic limbs and other assistive technologies

A digital foot sole that enables scientists to see the neurological signals that control how we walk and maintain balance, has been developed by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ named within the top 50 most international universities in the world 2023

University of ºù«Ӱҵ ranked 46th most international university in the world and 15th in the UK, according to Times Higher Education

UK’s biggest research streaming platform launched by University of ºù«Ӱҵ

The UK’s biggest research streaming platform has been launched by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ to enable anyone, anywhere to discover and explore its pioneering research.