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Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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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.
Robotics in manufacturing

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.
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Harnessing nature’s power: collaborative effort explores algae for lower-carbon road construction

Researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering are part of a team developing a new method that uses algae as a biomass source material to produce ‘bio-bitumen’.
X-ray themed model of blue heart

‘Digital twin’ heart modelling project will monitor patients virtually

91Ö±²¥ academics from the Faculties of Engineering and Health are part of a team of interdisciplinary researchers who will create and test the first ‘digital twin’ heart models for a group of chronically ill NHS patients
DNA Molecule

91Ö±²¥ spinout company grows to lead on next generation biomedicines and bioprocesses

SynGenSys, a fast-growing biotechnology company spun out of the University of 91Ö±²¥, has announced the appointment of Dr. Andy Racher as its Commercial Operations Director.
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Longer-life smart MOPO batteries bringing renewable energy to Africa

Longer-life MOPO Batteries that can help communities off-grid or with unstable power networks in Africa access clean and affordable energy, are being developed with the help of engineers from the University of 91Ö±²¥.