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Doctor audiologist using otoscope while examining ear of his senior adult patient in doctor's office

First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved 

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
Digital generated image of H2 hydrogen molecule made out of liquid on green background.

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.
A bee flying near a Bluebell
Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ study.
Researcher in a lab using a pipet

New research to develop blood test that predicts the risk of secondary breast cancer

A blood test which could predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading to the bone and becoming incurable, is being developed by researchers at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ thanks to new funding.     

An image of the Tasty Spoon concept, an arm of a woman is holding the spoon above a plate. The spoon is grey.

New ‘Tasty Spoon’™ will enhance food flavours for people living with dementia

A spoon, designed to enhance the flavour of food for dementia patients experiencing a loss of taste, could help combat high levels of malnutrition.
Soft Robots

Soft robots given resilience boost by University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ engineers

A new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage, has been developed by engineers at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.
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Landmark funding secures world-leading MND research for the next decade

91ÖÆƬ³§ has received a £1.5 million grant towards the expansion of the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), to accelerate work in developing breakthrough treatments for debilitating neurological conditions.
Professional footballer, Millie Bright, accepts her honorary degree from Pro-Chancellor, Claire Brownlie

England footballer Millie Bright awarded honorary degree from University of 91ÖÆƬ³§

Millie Bright OBE, professional footballer for the England national team and Women's Super League club Chelsea, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§, in recognition of her amazing success.
Maisy Wilkes, winner of the the 2024 Chancellor's Medal Award sat in front of computers showing genetics research.

91ÖÆƬ³§ student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal

A 91ÖÆƬ³§ student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ prestigious Chancellor’s Medal.