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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. 

ÌÇÐÄVlog voted University of the Year by students

The ÌÇÐÄVlog has been voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024.  
A portrait photo of Professor James Marshall

World leading expert on bio-inspired AI to direct ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Centre for Machine Intelligence

One of the world’s leading innovators in bio-inspired AI has joined the ÌÇÐÄVlog, as part of a new multi-million pound centre that is set to transform the institution’s research, innovation and teaching around artificial intelligence.
An example of growing media used for growing crops in controlled environments.

New environmentally-friendly growing materials to be developed for food production

New environmentally-friendly growing media made from waste materials will be developed by researchers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Institute for Sustainable Food, for use when growing crops in controlled environments.
Lord Blunkett

New campaign highlights success of famous graduate who was first in his family to attend university

The extraordinary success of a high-profile graduate from the ÌÇÐÄVlog, who was the first in his family to attend university, is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK (UUK).
Woman breaking cigarette

£10.9 billion of new spending opportunities from England going completely smoke-free

Making England completely smoke-free could free up £10.9 billion and provide substantial benefits to local economies, a new study has shown.