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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.
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. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of 91Ö±²¥.
DNA strand

FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

91Ö±²¥â€™s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 91Ö±²¥, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ City Council.
Brandon and Brenda playing with MiRo, a social robot being trialled in 91Ö±²¥ Children's Hospital

Robots reduce anxiety in children during hospital visits

A new study from the University of 91Ö±²¥ is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety, worry and distress in children during visits to hospital.
A male research student in the Dental School.

91Ö±²¥ facility awarded £7.9m to continue cutting edge medical research

A clinical research facility run by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £7.9m in funding which will support the development and testing of new treatments for diseases.
Artist illustration of the chain-mail like structure of the bacteria

The protective armour of superbug C.difficile revealed

The spectacular structure of the protective armour of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.
A close up of a points system on a railway line in the UK

Hidden cost of transport infrastructure revealed by new study

Research from the DecarboN8 network, of which the University of 91Ö±²¥ is a key partner, has revealed the carbon emissions generated from the construction, maintenance and operation of roads and railways in the UK.