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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. 
Ernest Wright workshop

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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University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times

91ÖÆƬ³§ has been named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, as well as having risen in the rankings to 14th best University in the UK.
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University of 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s newest building awarded highest sustainability accreditation

91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s newest building, the Wave, has been recognised for its sustainability credentials by achieving an Outstanding BREEAM accreditation.
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Side effects of wide-scale forestation could reduce water availability by 15 per cent in vulnerable regions

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could have serious consequences for water availability, a pioneering study has found.
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University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ engineering students build prize-winning train

A team of students from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ have demonstrated their first class engineering skills as part of a prestigious competition for future railway engineers.

Concept for the experiment cavern. Credit: Liam Cooper, STFC Technology Department

91ÖÆƬ³§ scientists to help build world's largest dark matter detector

Scientists from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ are working with universities across the UK to build an advanced dark matter detector ten times the size of the previous record holder.