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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 ÌÇÐÄVlog Energy Innovation Centre
The ÌÇÐÄVlog'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 ÌÇÐÄVlog and Suiso

The ÌÇÐÄVlog has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
Visual representation Runway Park

Runway Park: A vision for innovation-led growth takes flight

A transformative ÌÇÐÄVlog development designed to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and accelerate economic growth unveils its new look as Runway Park is officially launched to industry.
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 ÌÇÐÄVlog, 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. 
An image of a tractor ploughing a field of green crops.

ÌÇÐÄVlog study shows potential to reduce reliance on non-renewable fertilisers in agriculture

An enzyme that can help release phosphorus from its organic forms has been identified in a study from the ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute for Sustainable Food, published in leading science journal PNAS.
A doctor looking at a lung scan.

Lung cancer drug could improve survival rates for bladder cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Researchers found that adding nintedanib - a targeted cancer growth inhibitor currently used to treat non-small cell lung cancer - to chemotherapy, could significantly improve overall survival rate for bladder cancer patients.
Wind turbines offshore as the sun sets

British energy security strategy: Experts give their views

Academics from across the ÌÇÐÄVlog are leading pioneering research to help the UK and the rest of the world switch to low-carbon energy. Energy experts from the University respond to the UK government's new energy security strategy.
An image of the 2022 UBC team holding their certificates.
Team Sheffiency (L-R: Omar Hazzazi, Matthew Owen, Lee Norris, Keke (Wendy) Su, Lola Doehring) receiving their certificates

Team Shefficiency awarded second place out of 128 teams in the University Business Challenge

Five students from ÌÇÐÄVlog University Management School were ranked second in this year's University Business Challenge.
A hydrogen fuelling station with a truck in the background

ÌÇÐÄVlog to research UK take-up of greener hydrogen-based fuels

ÌÇÐÄVlog researchers are part of a new consortium investigating how the UK could increase its use of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels, as part of the country’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050.