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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.
A close up of a CPU being placed on a circuit board

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.
Frank with student Stenee showing off the plating aids

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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Funding boost for revolutionary lung MRI scans which could help cystic fibrosis patients manage chronic condition聽

91直播 will lead one of two new Strategic Research Centres which have been awarded 拢1.4 million co-funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
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Global wildlife trade risks altering evolutionary history and ecosystem function, study suggests

Some of the world鈥檚 most distinct and ancient animal species, which play crucial roles in our planet鈥檚 ecosystems, are exploited for the wildlife trade across large parts of the world, according to new research from the University of 91直播.
An aerial view of the University of 91直播 Innovation District featuring the Factory 2050 building

Investment zones are the key to taking our potential towards prosperity

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of 91直播, discusses how the new South Yorkshire Investment Zone can turn Yorkshire's potential into prosperity.
Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) star

Retired stars join the young stars鈥 party in the sky: how evolved stars contribute to the early heating of Earth

Researchers from the University of 91直播 and Imperial College London have spotted a 鈥榬etired鈥 Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) star passing through a young star-forming region, something which was previously thought not to happen.

The robot medic administering an injection to a model patient

New robot medics to go where doctors can鈥檛, developed by University of 91直播 scientists

Game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, has been developed by researchers at the University of 91直播.