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Over 120 different tree species found in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, a new survey has revealed.
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Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS.

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
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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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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Regulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say

Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
A photo of a group of people stood next to the newly unveiled blue heritage plaque for Ethel Haythornthwaite

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ hosts blue plaque for Peak District campaigner Ethel Haythornthwaite

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has become home to a new blue heritage plaque to commemorate the life of one of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and the Peak District’s leading environmentalists and most influential women.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student shortlisted for national nursing award

A student from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is in the running for a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.
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Northern Gritstone secures first close of £215 million ahead of making its first investments

A new investment company founded by the universities of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, Leeds and Manchester to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the north of England has today (20 May 2022) announced a first close of £215 million.