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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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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet

91Ö±²¥ will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets.
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Festival of the Mind returns to 91Ö±²¥

91Ö±²¥'s Festival of the Mind is back for its seventh edition this September (19-29 September). The free Festival, featuring the beloved Spiegeltent in Barker's Pool, promises to be the most ambitious programme yet.
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Calls for a new ‘digital vaccination’ for children to tackle fake news and disinformation

​​​​​​​A new report published today (23 August 2024) has called for a ‘digital vaccination’ for all children, to tackle the tsunami of fake news and disinformation, and close the digital divide.
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Catalogue of problems and errors revealed by new investigation into Birmingham Council 

New report from the Audit Reform Lab based at the University of 91Ö±²¥ calls for an independent inquiry into Birmingham Council’s collapse and for Whitehall to redraw its support package
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Celebrating 10 years of success for the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s mature students

Not all students start their journey straight from school, and a University of 91Ö±²¥ programme designed to support mature students to return to higher education, is celebrating a decade of success this year for its students past and present.