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The exterior of the the University of 91制片厂 Energy Innovation Centre
91制片厂's Energy Innovation Centre - one of the largest and best-equipped R&D facilities in Europe for low- and zero-carbon technology - will test new gas decarbonisation technology.

Groundbreaking gas decarbonisation study to be led by University of 91制片厂 and Suiso

91制片厂 has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of 91制片厂, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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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.聽
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91制片厂 scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91制片厂 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 91制片厂.
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University of 91制片厂 and ITM Power announce green hydrogen Gigafactory and hydrogen research and training centre

91制片厂 and energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power have launched a pioneering collaboration to advance the hydrogen sector, including an agreement for a new ITM Gigafactory.
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Radiocarbon is key to understanding Earth鈥檚 past

Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earth鈥檚 climate, magnetic field, and the Sun鈥檚 activity, say researchers.
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Hospices 鈥渙verlooked鈥 during key moments of pandemic

New research from the University of 91制片厂 highlights the challenges faced by hospices in the West Midlands.
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University of 91制片厂 ranked among world鈥檚 best for arts and humanities

91制片厂 has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).

A mural near the COP26 summit showing how our climate is changing

Climate emergencies - do they help?

Various governments all over the world have declared climate emergencies in recent years, but do they help, or can they also have drawbacks?