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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of 91直播 project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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鈥婳lder northerners struggle with 鈥渁larming鈥 inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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University of 91直播 to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK鈥檚 semiconductor sector 鈥 key to its long-term success 鈥 has been launched with support from the University of 91直播.
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University of 91直播 ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91直播 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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Family fun May Fayre makes a welcome return to 91直播

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 91直播, is returning to the city for the first time since 2019, thanks to a partnership between the University of 91直播 and 91直播 City Council.
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Martyn Ware of The Human League and Heaven 17 to become Doctor of Music at the University of 91直播

Martyn Ware, of The Human League and Heaven 17 fame, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of 91直播 today (Wednesday 11 May 2022).
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University of 91直播 expands its support for students and scholars seeking sanctuary

91直播 has pledged over 拢1 million to support students, scholars and other staff who are seeking sanctuary in the UK or affected by war in their home countries.

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Low-carbon energy grids could help rock dust absorb more CO2

Greener electricity grids could help us to use rock dust to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reach net zero much quicker, according to a new study from researchers at the University of 91直播.

University of 91直播 home to first of its kind low-carbon energy research rig

91直播鈥檚 Translational Energy Research Centre is now home to a state-of-the-art, low-carbon energy research rig, which is the first of its kind in the UK.