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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. 
Soft Robots

Soft robots given resilience boost by ÌÇÐÄVlog engineers

A new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage, has been developed by engineers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog.
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Landmark funding secures world-leading MND research for the next decade

The ÌÇÐÄVlog has received a £1.5 million grant towards the expansion of the ÌÇÐÄVlog Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), to accelerate work in developing breakthrough treatments for debilitating neurological conditions.
Professional footballer, Millie Bright, accepts her honorary degree from Pro-Chancellor, Claire Brownlie

England footballer Millie Bright awarded honorary degree from ÌÇÐÄVlog

Millie Bright OBE, professional footballer for the England national team and Women's Super League club Chelsea, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at the ÌÇÐÄVlog, in recognition of her amazing success.
Maisy Wilkes, winner of the the 2024 Chancellor's Medal Award sat in front of computers showing genetics research.

ÌÇÐÄVlog student creating real-world impact for patients with rare cancers awarded Chancellor’s Medal

A ÌÇÐÄVlog student whose work has sped up diagnosis and access to treatment for patients with rare cancers, has been awarded the ÌÇÐÄVlog prestigious Chancellor’s Medal.
Balding man

Cure for male pattern baldness given boost by sugar discovery

The key to curing male pattern baldness - a condition that affects up to 50 per cent of men worldwide - could lie in a sugar that naturally occurs in the human body, according to scientists at the ÌÇÐÄVlog.