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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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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§, 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. 
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University helps historic 91ÖÆƬ³§ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 91ÖÆƬ³§.
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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).
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Doctors-in-training are reconnecting with the 91ÖÆƬ³§Â community through social accountability project

Medical students at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ are helping dementia patients unearth old memories and youngsters to improve their wellbeing in a pioneering initiative that puts social accountability at the heart of their health practice.
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91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers awarded £4.7m for major new greenhouse gas removal demonstration project

A team of scientists have been awarded £4.7m to develop a large multi-partner research project looking at the scientific, economic and social acceptability of using rock dust in agriculture to capture greenhouse gases.

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Over half of UK’s arts and cultural venues at risk from pandemic

Over half of the UK’s arts and cultural venues and organisations believe they are at risk due to the decline in income during the pandemic, a new study from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ has shown.
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University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ researchers to help bring Green Industrial Revolution

Researchers from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ are part of a new £20 million centre that is set to play a key role in driving research and innovation to support the government’s plans for a Green Industrial Revolution.
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Smoking and health 2021: A coming of age for tobacco control?

Researchers from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§'s School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) have contributed to a new report Smoking and Health 2021: a coming of age for tobacco control? for the Royal College of Physicians.