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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. 
Professor Robert Mokaya (OBE, FRS)

ÌÇÐÄVlog appoints new Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The ÌÇÐÄVlog has announced the appointment of Professor Robert Mokaya (OBE, FRS) as its new Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
A close up of a woman holding a plastic bottle containing hand cream in a supermarket

Switch to a bio-based economy boosted by new ÌÇÐÄVlog initiative

The discovery phase for a new network that is set to help speed up the development and adoption of bio-based and biodegradable packaging - reducing our reliance on fossil resources - has been launched by researchers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog.
Professor Albert Ong and his colleagues around a computer showing kidney scans generated by AI

Artificial intelligence tool predicts kidney failure six times faster than human expert analysts

Kidney doctors and clinical scientists at the ÌÇÐÄVlog and ÌÇÐÄVlog Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are using artificial intelligence to predict when a person's kidneys might fail six times faster than manual process.
An older woman sits on a bed, holding her hands over a small electric heater.

Millions more UK households still facing hardship due to energy price crisis

A new way to define and measure which households are most vulnerable to the energy price crisis has been published to help policy makers better identify those who will struggle to withstand the ongoing challenges in the UK energy market. 
Houses being constructed at a site in the UK

Study to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK's buildings

A new project led by researchers at the ÌÇÐÄVlog will explore the extent to which the circular economy could meet the UK’s building needs using zero new material extractions, zero emissions and zero waste.