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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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Scientists investigate if prostate drug could also treat breast cancer that鈥檚 spread to the bone聽

Researchers at the University of 91直播 are testing new combinations of drugs to treat breast cancer that鈥檚 spread to the bone, thanks to funding from Breast Cancer Now. 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽
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Grow-your-own households eat more fruit and vegetables and waste less

Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study from the University of 91直播 has found.
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Study calls for reusable packaging users to join project to help prevent plastic waste

A new study from the University of 91直播 is looking for people in Yorkshire who have tried reusable packaging, to join a project to investigate ways to combat plastic waste.
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University of 91直播 to be biggest green hydrogen producer and drive development of sustainable aviation fuels

91直播 is set to produce more green hydrogen than any other UK research centre, thanks to new equipment that will support vital research to help decarbonise the aviation industry.

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AI brain imaging technology given funding boost to help revolutionise healthcare research for patients with chronic nerve pain

Innovative AI technology which can identify new biomarkers that could lead to more effective chronic nerve pain treatments, has been awarded a funding boost to revolutionise healthcare.