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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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91ÖÆƬ³§'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 91ÖÆƬ³§ and Suiso

91ÖÆƬ³§ 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 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§.
Dr Elena Rainero in her lab

New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer

Researchers from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.
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Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds

The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§.
A boy holds a video game controller and is looking off camera to where he is playing a video game. His father sits behind him on a sofa watching him play.

Digital playtime can be good for children’s well-being, major new report from University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ finds

Video games used during play can benefit children’s well-being, if designed with their needs in mind, a new study from the University of 91ÖÆƬ³§, LEGO Group and UNICEF has found.
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UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches

The UK sustainable aviation fuels Clearing House has officially launched, marking a major step in enabling the UK to bring new fuels to market and help reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry.

University of 91ÖÆƬ³§ voted University of the Year by students

91ÖÆƬ³§ has been voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024. Â