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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.
The exterior of the the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Energy Innovation Centre
¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Energy Innovation Centre - one of the largest and best-equipped R&D facilities in Europe for low- and zero-carbon technology - will test new gas decarbonisation technology.

Groundbreaking gas decarbonisation study to be led by University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and Suiso

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
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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.
Students walking on the concourse with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

New partnership with Sutton Trust set to help young people from low-income backgrounds

Young people will be able to access the Sutton Trust’s UK Summer Schools at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ for the first time this year.

An image of Professor Cathy Nutbrown and Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian

University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ staff and alumni recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List

Staff and alumni from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours List.
Saliva test

New simple method to diagnose adrenal insufficiency reduces need for hospital tests by up to 70 per cent 

A new study using saliva rather than blood to test for adrenal insufficiency offers significant improvements for screening patients 
Sperm under a microscope

Less than four in 100 men accepted to be sperm donors

An international team of researchers, led by the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, mapped the outcome of over 11,700 men who applied to be sperm donors in Denmark and the US

An update on the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's partnership with Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in Ukraine

The University Of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has continued to develop its partnership with the National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) and has donated £20,000 to help to rebuild its campus air raid shelters.