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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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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.
A person holding their knee in pain

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 photo of Emma Peet with her Student Nursing Times award

University of ºù«Ӱҵ student wins national nursing award

A student from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has won a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.
Lab grown meat in a petri dish

Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.
Cranes over a building at dusk

Regulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say

Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
A photo of a group of people stood next to the newly unveiled blue heritage plaque for Ethel Haythornthwaite

University of ºù«Ӱҵ hosts blue plaque for Peak District campaigner Ethel Haythornthwaite

ºù«Ӱҵ has become home to a new blue heritage plaque to commemorate the life of one of ºù«Ӱҵ and the Peak District’s leading environmentalists and most influential women.
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ºù«Ӱҵ’s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

ºù«Ӱҵ Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.