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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.
Professor Sue Hartley

91Ö±²¥ scientist receives highest honour from British Ecological Society

Professor Sue Hartley has been awarded an Honorary Membership, which recognises exceptional contributions at an international level to the generation, communication and promotion of ecological knowledge and solutions.
A tractor spraying pesticides in a field

University of 91Ö±²¥ scientist’s research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers

A University of 91Ö±²¥ scientist has worked with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) on a briefing for parliamentarians on the potential health risks associated with pesticides, as well as their regulation post-Brexit.

Menopause health app launched at University of 91Ö±²¥ to give staff better personalised support

91Ö±²¥ has become the first higher education organisation in the UK to launch a specialist personalised app to support its staff experiencing or affected by the menopause.
Black History Month 2021

University celebrates Black History Month 2021

We're reaffirming our position as an inclusive and diverse university that is reflected in the people who choose to study and work here.
Students from the SunrIde team stood together at the launch site with the rocket

91Ö±²¥ engineering students launch winning rocket at UK Championships

A team of engineering students from the University of 91Ö±²¥ proved they are high-fliers after achieving the top spot at a national rocketry championship.