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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of 91ÖÆƬ³§, Newcastle and Nottingham.
Students from Project SunRide stood with a representative from their sponsor - Labman Automation
Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK’s future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
WorldSkills Industrial Electronics

WorldSkills UK Industrial Electronics Competition – National Qualifiers held at 91ÖÆƬ³§

The event was held here at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ on 18 June 2025, with 14 students from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering competing across the day.
Frank with student Stenee showing off the plating aids

Blind 91ÖÆƬ³§ chef plates up in style thanks to students’ innovation

A passionate amateur chef who’s been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ students.
Professor Tao Wang standing next to one of the extensive device characterisation and testing facilities in the photoluminescence and electroluminescence laboratories at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§
One of the extensive device characterisation and testing facilities in the photoluminescence and electroluminescence laboratories at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.

Ultimate micro-displays and visible light communication devices being developed by 91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers

A revolutionary new way of making micro-displays that is set to bring the next generation of smartphones, smartwatches and VR headsets with higher resolution, speed and efficiency, is being developed by researchers at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.

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University and Council work together to help 91ÖÆƬ³§ hospitality businesses solve ventilation problems, reducing the spread of Covid-19

A new research project that could help hospitality venues improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers from the Department of Civil & Structural Engineering.
Dr Zoltan Kis

Vaccine development and mass-production set to be accelerated by new manufacturing unit

In a project led by Dr Zoltán Kis from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, researchers are developing new ways to rapidly develop and mass manufacture mRNA vaccines and therapeutics at low cost and high quality.

Professor Neil Hyatt

Leading academic appointed to Chief Scientist role at Radioactive Waste Management

Neil Hyatt, Professor of Radioactive Waste Management, will be leaving the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ in the new year to take up the position of Chief Scientist at Radioactive Waste Management.
A close up of PP mesh material before and after being tested using the new method
PP mesh - the cause of the vaginal mesh scandal - before and after being tested using the new method. The test shows that the PP mesh starts to crack after being tested in conditions similar to inside the human body.

Repeat of vaginal mesh scandal could be prevented by new early warning system

A new way of testing biomaterials that could help to avoid a repeat of the vaginal mesh scandal, has been developed by researchers from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering.