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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.
A bee flying near a Bluebell
Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ study.
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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ thanks to new funding.     

Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

Link between mental health and traumatic world events, highlighted by new film

A University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ historian has collaborated on a new film that shines a spotlight on the link between mental health and major world events, such as the threat of war.
Bike

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ staff trading car journeys for free coffee

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has directly removed almost 2,400 commuting journeys from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s roads in the last year by offering free coffees in return for staff leaving their cars at home.
A blue sky above the University's Diamond building

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ top in England for working with businesses and public engagement

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses and public and community engagement, according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Students walking on the concourse outside of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Students' Union building

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has been named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, as well as having risen in the rankings to 14th best University in the UK.
The Wave

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s newest building awarded highest sustainability accreditation

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s newest building, the Wave, has been recognised for its sustainability credentials by achieving an Outstanding BREEAM accreditation.