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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.
Image of motor neurones

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).
MRI scanner

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. 
Photograph of Mobile Power customer in Sierra Leone

Longer-life smart MOPO batteries bringing renewable energy to Africa

Longer-life MOPO Batteries that can help communities off-grid or with unstable power networks in Africa access clean and affordable energy, are being developed with the help of engineers from the ÌÇÐÄVlog.
Dr Elena Rainero in her lab

New research to investigate protein that fuels breast cancer

Researchers from the ÌÇÐÄVlog are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.
Emissions being released from a chemical plant against a glowing skyline

Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds

The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the ÌÇÐÄVlog.
A boy holds a video game controller and is looking off camera to where he is playing a video game. His father sits behind him on a sofa watching him play.

Digital playtime can be good for children’s well-being, major new report from ÌÇÐÄVlog finds

Video games used during play can benefit children’s well-being, if designed with their needs in mind, a new study from the ÌÇÐÄVlog, LEGO Group and UNICEF has found.
The view of a plane's wing against a blue sky with clouds as seen from a passenger window

UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches

The UK sustainable aviation fuels Clearing House has officially launched, marking a major step in enabling the UK to bring new fuels to market and help reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry.