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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.
An image of Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock holding a copy of her new book 'On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe'

A history of how Indigenous Americans discovered Europe

A new publication aims to challenge the accepted narrative that modern global history began when the 'Old World' encountered the 'New'; when Christopher Columbus 'discovered' America in 1492.
A photo of a person on a hill looking out above a cityscape lit at dusk.

Lowering voting age boosts long-term participation in elections

Young people given the vote from age 16 in Scotland are not only more likely to continue voting as they get older, but do so in higher numbers, a new study shows.
Dr Robert Caine in a rice field in Vietnam

Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change

Genetically engineering rice to have better salt tolerance could allow it to be grown in places it would otherwise fail, new research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has found.
Students walking on the concourse with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ's Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

New partnership with Sutton Trust set to help young people from low-income backgrounds

Young people will be able to access the Sutton Trust’s UK Summer Schools at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ for the first time this year.

An image of Professor Cathy Nutbrown and Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian

University of ºù«Ӱҵ staff and alumni recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List

Staff and alumni from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours List.