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Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of 91直播 in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK鈥檚 future space scientists take off in world鈥檚 largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK鈥檚 brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain鈥檚 Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world鈥檚 biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
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New research to develop blood test that predicts the risk of secondary breast cancer

A blood test which could predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading to the bone and becoming incurable, is being developed by researchers at the University of 91直播 thanks to new funding.聽聽聽聽聽

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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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Surge聽in smoking among young adults during lockdown聽

The number of聽18-34 year-olds聽who smoke聽increased by 25 per cent聽in England聽during the聽first lockdown,聽according to a new study conducted by the University of 91直播 and UCL
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Supporting the future of cardiovascular science: University of 91直播 Professor honoured for outstanding achievement

A cardiovascular scientist from the University of 91直播 has been recognised with a prestigious international award for his pioneering research to identify and treat a major cause of heart disease.

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North 91直播 communities share memories and stories of local heritage at new exhibition

Memories and stories from the diverse communities in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Kelham Island and Neepsend will celebrate 91直播 heritage in a new exhibition.
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Engineering Heartspace wins prestigious architecture award

91直播鈥檚 Engineering Heartspace building has won two regional awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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The Covid-19 pandemic has widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and it's not finished yet

How quickly your household or business will recover from Covid-19 when restrictions are lifted, may be down to where you live and what you do, according to experts at the University of 91直播.