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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
MRI scanner

Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
DNA strand

FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ City Council.
Students stood outside Firth Court

New data values international students’ benefit to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ economy at £770 million

International students provide a £770 million economic benefit to the city of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, according to new figures released today (Thursday 20 June).
People walking on the concourse in the heart of the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's campus, near its Students' Union building

An update on the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s sanctuary work

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is continuing to support people displaced by war or persecution through a range of scholarships, placements and educational initiatives.

Pam Shaw in front of SITraN

Comment: A devastating setback for MND research: Why NICE needs to reconsider its approach to tofersen

Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, Director of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Institute for Translational Neuroscience, discusses NICE's refusal to classify the MND drug tofersen, as a treatment for a highly specialised condition, rather than just a standard drug.
Dementia patient

New clue in understanding increased Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists have discovered a new piece of the puzzle in understanding why some people are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.
Oisin Corry (student), Sam Penrose, Logan Thomas (volunteer), Pete Thornett (TARA chairman) at the Scraith Wood Community Garden. Credit: Timm Cleasby Photography

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students to makeover derelict plot into community garden

A derelict and overgrown plot of land is being transformed into a flourishing community garden thanks to a collaboration between University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students and the Scraith Wood Tenants and Residents Association (TARA).