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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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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).
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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. 
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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).
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Regulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say

Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ hosts blue plaque for Peak District campaigner Ethel Haythornthwaite

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ has become home to a new blue heritage plaque to commemorate the life of one of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and the Peak District’s leading environmentalists and most influential women.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ student shortlisted for national nursing award

A student from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is in the running for a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.
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Northern Gritstone secures first close of £215 million ahead of making its first investments

A new investment company founded by the universities of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, Leeds and Manchester to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the north of England has today (20 May 2022) announced a first close of £215 million.