Latest news

News stories

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.
Image of motor neurones

Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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).
A Virgin plane flying, seen from below

World-first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off

A historic transatlantic flight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel has taken off today (28 November 2023) with the help of engineers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Jennie Stevens

Tackling Britain’s toughest endurance race to support disadvantaged students

A Student Support Manager from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is set to tackle one of Britain's most brutal endurance races to raise scholarship funds for disadvantaged students.

Train tracks at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ railway station.

Comment: The spotlight on university spin-outs has come at exactly the right time

Professor Sue Hartley, Vice-President for Research and Innovation at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, comments on the government's independent review of university spin-outs and what is needed to ensure commercialisation can thrive.
Students outside SU

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students dedicate 36,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have spent 36,621 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Diamond building seen in the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ skyline

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's response to the independent review of university spin-out companies

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ welcomes the announcement of £20m to help universities develop more spinout companies made in the autumn statement, as well as the independent review of spin-out companies.