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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).
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. 
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ÌÇÐÄVlog students dedicate 36,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the ÌÇÐÄVlog have spent 36,621 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
The ÌÇÐÄVlog's Diamond building seen in the ÌÇÐÄVlog skyline

The ÌÇÐÄVlog's response to the independent review of university spin-out companies

The ÌÇÐÄVlog welcomes the announcement of £20m to help universities develop more spinout companies made in the autumn statement, as well as the independent review of spin-out companies.
An image of The Wave building at night.

ÌÇÐÄVlog’s most sustainable building officially opened by Academy of Social Sciences

The ÌÇÐÄVlog’s most sustainable building has been officially opened by Will Hutton, President of the Academy of Social Sciences.
A close up of plastic pellets produced by Floreon

World’s first low-energy bioplastics developed with the ÌÇÐÄVlog raises £2 million investment

The world’s first low-energy, non-oil-based, high-performance bioplastic, developed by Floreon with the ÌÇÐÄVlog, has secured £2 million financing from Northern Gritstone.

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Bringing together the UK’s leading ageing research centres

A new consortium bringing together more than 60 leading national centres, institutes, and networks at the forefront of ageing research was launched at Westminster today (20 November 2023).