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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.
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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.
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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.
Care home resident

Hospital admissions from care homes reduced by a quarter thanks to data-driven app

A smartphone app that allows care home staff to monitor the health of residents has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11 per cent and emergency admissions by 25 per cent.
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Professor in Nursing recognised for innovative arts-based research

A nurse whose innovative arts-based healthcare research has empowered domestic abuse survivors to communicate lived experiences to healthcare professionals, has won a prestigious European award.
Apprentices at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

UK education needs both apprenticeships and traditional degrees

Debates about our education system often pit apprenticeships against traditional degrees - we shouldn’t be doing this - we need both for education to help people’s aspirations, interests, careers, business and industry.
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New AI research at University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ awarded share of £100 million government funding

New research that will build principles for the responsible use of AI across the public, private and third sectors at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, has been awarded a share of £100 million in government funding.
A group of nursing apprentices stood next to a hospital bed

Apprentices key to NHS and closing UK skills gap

Apprenticeships are vital to the NHS and are playing a key role in closing the skills gap in industries such as advanced manufacturing, according to the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.