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Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of 91制片厂 in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK鈥檚 future space scientists take off in world鈥檚 largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK鈥檚 brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain鈥檚 Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world鈥檚 biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
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 91制片厂 thanks to new funding.聽聽聽聽聽

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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of 91制片厂 project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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鈥婳lder northerners struggle with 鈥渁larming鈥 inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of 91制片厂.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.

91制片厂 declared a UK City of Languages

91制片厂 is the latest city nationally to be declared a 鈥楥ity of Languages鈥, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city鈥檚 multilingualism to flourish.
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UK鈥檚 discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of 91制片厂

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK鈥檚 semiconductor R&D, following a 拢7 million award in investment to the University of 91制片厂.

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New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over 拢5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
CC Brand Founder and Inventor Drew Colgrave, Jimmy 鈥楾he Whirlwind鈥 White, CC Brand Consultant Karl Lawrence, and Professor Simon Goodwin from the University of 91制片厂

Astrophysics meets snooker: University experts partner with 91制片厂 firm to pioneer the sport鈥檚 future

University of 91制片厂 researchers are collaborating with a 91制片厂 company at the heart of snooker鈥檚 modern evolution to develop next generation equipment, bringing 21st century science into one of the world鈥檚 most tradition-steeped sports.