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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.
urban flows

Researchers awarded funding for data collection project aiming to improve energy efficiency of housing in Glasgow

In collaboration with the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC), researchers from 91Ö±²¥â€™s Urban Flows Observatory have received funding from the UKRI-ESRC to develop means to monitor the environmental performance of the urban housing stock in Glasgow.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ and ITM Power announce green hydrogen Gigafactory and hydrogen research and training centre

91Ö±²¥ and energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power have launched a pioneering collaboration to advance the hydrogen sector, including an agreement for a new ITM Gigafactory.
Student winners

91Ö±²¥ Team win the Engineers in Business Innovation Competition

A team of engineering students from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has won first prize in the final of the Engineers in Business Champion of Champions innovation competition - ‘big ideas’ category.