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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. 
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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, Newcastle and Nottingham.
Doctor showing a model of a kidney

International award for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scientist who has dedicated his career to pioneering kidney research

An academic from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been recognised with a prestigious international award for the outstanding contribution he has made to kidney disease research.
Brandon and Brenda playing with MiRo, a social robot being trialled in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Children's Hospital

Robots reduce anxiety in children during hospital visits

A new study from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety, worry and distress in children during visits to hospital.
A male research student in the Dental School.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ facility awarded £7.9m to continue cutting edge medical research

A clinical research facility run by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £7.9m in funding which will support the development and testing of new treatments for diseases.
Artist illustration of the chain-mail like structure of the bacteria

The protective armour of superbug C.difficile revealed

The spectacular structure of the protective armour of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.