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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.
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91Ö±²¥ scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research

Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of 91Ö±²¥ is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ 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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Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety, new research shows

A £5.77 million cross-governmental funded project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health.
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Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 33rd edition

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to 91Ö±²¥ for its 33rd edition from 7 October - 3 November, bringing together the best literary talent for the 2024 programme of events.
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Infertility challenges amongst endangered wild songbird population revealed in new study

A ground breaking study has provided the most comprehensive estimate to date of infertility rates in a threatened wild animal species.

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New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection

Scientists from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have discovered a new sensory capability in bacteria which could transform treatments for bacterial infections.
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Experiment sets new record in search for dark matter

Researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have played a key role in a ground breaking experiment that has set a new world record in the search for dark matter.