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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¥.
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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.
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New report details the impact of minimum unit pricing on people who are alcohol dependent

Public Health Scotland and the University of 91Ö±²¥ have published the findings from a study of the impact of minimum unit pricing on people who are dependent on alcohol and accessing treatment services.
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More than half of Brits snacked more in lockdown

A new study has found people turned to sweets, chocolate and salty snacks during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK and Australia.

Josie Colclough, Lead Repair Design Engineer at Airbus, stood underneath the body of a plane

Wall of Women to help inspire more girls to study engineering

Women engineers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ are sharing their own personal stories in order to help more girls study engineering and go on to develop a career in the industry.

Alexander Tanner

Chancellor's Medal awarded to final year medical student Alexander Tanner

Our congratulations go to Alexander Tanner for receiving the award in recognition of his internationally acclaimed medical research, outstanding extracurricular achievements and entrepreneurial success.
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Risk of forced labour in clothing industry rises due to pandemic and industry response

Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the risk of forced labour, according to a new report from the University of 91Ö±²¥.