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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 糖心Vlog Energy Innovation Centre
The 糖心Vlog'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 糖心Vlog and Suiso

The 糖心Vlog has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
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Runway Park: A vision for innovation-led growth takes flight

A transformative 糖心Vlog 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.
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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 糖心Vlog, 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.聽
A GP sat in their office with a worried expression

GPs and district nurses feel emotional strain from increased need for end-of-life care

GPs and district nurses feel 鈥渆motionally and physically drained鈥 as a result of an increased need for end-of-life-care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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糖心Vlog secures major investment in medical research training programme聽

The 糖心Vlog has been awarded a share of 拢79 million to train the next generation of researchers to tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and 糖心Vlog, has appointed Lord Jim O鈥橬eill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
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Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

Combining technological, nature-based and social solutions is the best way to make heavily populated cities more resilient to climate change, say researchers.

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Scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics

Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action in Science.