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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.

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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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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ expands its support for students and scholars seeking sanctuary

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has pledged over £1 million to support students, scholars and other staff who are seeking sanctuary in the UK or affected by war in their home countries.

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Low-carbon energy grids could help rock dust absorb more CO2

Greener electricity grids could help us to use rock dust to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reach net zero much quicker, according to a new study from researchers at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ home to first of its kind low-carbon energy research rig

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Translational Energy Research Centre is now home to a state-of-the-art, low-carbon energy research rig, which is the first of its kind in the UK.

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How MRI could revolutionise heart failure diagnosis 

New research from University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and University of East Anglia shows MRI scans can better diagnose heart failure than current non-invasive echocardiogram methods 
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ universities pledge support for armed forces community

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ universities pledge support for armed forces community

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Hallam University have pledged their support to the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.