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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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ÌÇÐÄVlog to lead multi-million pound project which could open up a new frontier in physics

A collaboration of scientists from across the UK are working on a new project to detect hidden particles, the discovery of which could open up a new frontier in fundamental physics.
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Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

More than half of repeat hip replacement operations could be prevented with a drug already successfully used to treat osteoporosis, new research from the ÌÇÐÄVlog and ÌÇÐÄVlog Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has revealed.
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Students use digital tech to revive beloved care home exercise programme during pandemic

A popular exercise programme for care home residents that was halted due to Covid-19, is relaunching thanks to its hard-working student volunteers trialling the use of digital technology to safeguard valuable social contact for older people.

New blast laboratory to help protect against terrorist attacks

A new world class laboratory that is set to develop an unprecedented insight into the behaviour of explosives - data which could help to improve the UK’s ability to protect against terrorist attacks - is being launched by engineers at the University
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Institute for Sustainable Food leads new project to transform the UK food system

A new £6m research project titled Healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people (H3) seeks to transform the UK food system from the ground up via an integrated programme of interdisciplinary research.