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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.
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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. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ÌÇÐÄVlog scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ÌÇÐÄVlog 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 ÌÇÐÄVlog.
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Huge gaps in UK regulation exist following transition from EU, new academic report finds

The UK is still not in a position to assume responsibility for regulation in several critical policy areas including trade, crime and the environment, a new academic report - UK regulation after Brexit - has found.
Professor Mark Rainforth sat next to imaging equipment in his lab

Breakthrough in steel manufacturing could lower carbon emissions from the car industry

A new breakthrough in steel manufacturing that could also help to lower COâ‚‚ emissions from the car industry, has been made by engineers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog.
Panic buying causing shortages of products shown by one roll of toilet paper left on a supermarket shelf.

New study identifies who is most likely to ‘panic buy’ in times of crisis

The panic buying of toilet rolls and pasta during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic may seem ridiculous now, but the over-purchasing of such necessities is surprisingly common in times of crisis.
Ancient Kauri tree log found buried underground

Ancient relic points to a turning point in Earth’s history 42,000 years ago

The temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago sparked major climate shifts that led to global environmental change and mass extinctions, a new international study involving the ÌÇÐÄVlog shows.
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ÌÇÐÄVlog University Management School achieves AMBA re-accreditation

ÌÇÐÄVlog University Management School received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating our continuing commitment to educational excellence.