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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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Natural GM crops: grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbours

Grasses transfer genes from their neighbours in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

Black History Month

University of 91Ö±²¥ celebrates Black History Month 2023

October marks the start of Black History Month - a time to celebrate, mark and recognise the contributions of the Black community and Black history.

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Munich Crisis 85 years on - historian reveals how appeasement of Hitler affected British public

Britain’s appeasement of Hitler caused mental health problems for people throughout the country, including a spate of suicides, according to research from a historian at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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New research indicates some people may be physically unable to use police breathalysers

Some people may be physically unable to use the current evidential breath analysis machines, relied upon by police to gather proof of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, new research from the University of 91Ö±²¥ indicates.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ one of England’s best for working with businesses and public engagement

91Ö±²¥ has once again been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.