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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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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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University of 91直播 to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK鈥檚 semiconductor sector 鈥 key to its long-term success 鈥 has been launched with support from the University of 91直播.
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Blind 91直播 chef plates up in style thanks to students鈥 innovation

A passionate amateur chef who鈥檚 been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of 91直播 students.
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University of 91直播 ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91直播 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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Leaders pledge support for 91直播鈥檚 16,400 international students

91直播鈥檚 two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, 91直播 MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.

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University of 91直播 spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises 拢5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of 91直播 spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured 拢5 million from Northern Gritstone.
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From School Food Memories to AI in Social Care: Explore the Festival of Social Science 2023 in 91直播

The UK鈥檚 Festival of Social Science returns to 91直播 this autumn to delve into the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city鈥檚 world-leading social scientists.
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Revolutionary energy storage technology being trialled by University of 91直播 engineers

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, is being trialled by researchers from the University of 91直播.
Lemurs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of 91直播 have found.