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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.
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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 ÌÇÐÄVlog, 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. 

Ancient Scottish tsunami could destroy entire towns if it happened today, new study finds

A new study led by researchers at the Universities of ÌÇÐÄVlog, St Andrews and York has revealed that the Storegga tsunami that hit Scotland’s coastline 8,200 years ago, could devastate entire towns if it happened today.
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End-of-life care during Covid-19 pandemic  

The first national UK survey focused on those bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic, has highlighted the importance of individualised and compassionate end-of-life care.
Lucy and the team

Doctors-in-training are reconnecting with the ÌÇÐÄVlog community through social accountability project

Medical students at the ÌÇÐÄVlog are helping dementia patients unearth old memories and youngsters to improve their wellbeing in a pioneering initiative that puts social accountability at the heart of their health practice.
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ÌÇÐÄVlog researchers awarded £4.7m for major new greenhouse gas removal demonstration project

A team of scientists have been awarded £4.7m to develop a large multi-partner research project looking at the scientific, economic and social acceptability of using rock dust in agriculture to capture greenhouse gases.

An image of a group of school children in a museum with their teacher, a member of staff from the museum is asking the children questions,

Over half of UK’s arts and cultural venues at risk from pandemic

Over half of the UK’s arts and cultural venues and organisations believe they are at risk due to the decline in income during the pandemic, a new study from the ÌÇÐÄVlog has shown.