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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. 
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University ranked highly in Times Higher Education World University rankings 2024

The ÌÇÐÄVlog has been ranked 13th in the UK and 105th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.
Pledging support for ÌÇÐÄVlog’s 16,400 international students

Why a reduction in international students would be bad for cities like ÌÇÐÄVlog

This week, students from across the UK, and from further afield, have begun their studies at UK universities.

International Student Support Statement Signing in the Winter Gardens

Leaders pledge support for ÌÇÐÄVlog’s 16,400 international students

ÌÇÐÄVlog’s two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, ÌÇÐÄVlog MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.

Neuron cells system - 3d rendered image of Neuron cell network on black background

ÌÇÐÄVlog spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

ÌÇÐÄVlog spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.
A close up of people sat in a lecture theatre smiling at an event in a previous year's Festival of Social Sciences

From School Food Memories to AI in Social Care: Explore the Festival of Social Science 2023 in ÌÇÐÄVlog

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to ÌÇÐÄVlog this autumn to delve into the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.