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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
Local community members with artisan products that have been crafted from waste biomass streams using the site's infrastructure
Local community members with artisan products that have been crafted from waste biomass streams using the site's infrastructure

Integrated anaerobic digestion and solar technology: ECOSMART:2 - enabling sustainable energy access

ECOSMART:2 addresses the critical needs of last-mile communities in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) by providing access to clean energy, promoting sustainable waste management, and supporting economic development.
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Karman Alpha: Twelve Feet Under - the documentary

Student-led rocketry team ‘Project Sunride’ premiered their ‘Karman Alpha’ documentary last month, chronicling their journey to America where they launched the two-stage rocket in the Mojave Desert, California.
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Students wow judges in Siemens Digital Innovation Zone robotic arm competition

Judges were blown away by the ingenuity and creativity of four student teams who programmed a robot arm to navigate complex courses in a recent competition held at the Siemens Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ).
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Meet the students making video games for charity

A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students, Project Pixel, at the University of 91Ö±²¥, founded by two computer science students.
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Creating access routes for researchers to mechanical workshop facilities: the Open Access Mechanical Workshop pilot initiative

Pilot initiative hopes to demonstrate the benefits of providing routes for researchers to access technical mechanical workshop facilities
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91Ö±²¥ to partner in pioneering research hubs for sustainable manufacturing

91Ö±²¥ is partnering in four new EPSRC manufacturing hubs, aiming to address the challenges of commercialising early-stage research within key areas of manufacturing, such as semiconductors and medicines.