Latest news

News stories

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.
Grpahics of health items

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.
Firth Court with Arts Tower in the background

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.
Firth Court

University of 91直播 awarded University Mental Health Charter Award

91直播 has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds 鈥 the UK鈥檚 student mental health charity.

Rows of small robots connected together via elastic links

Stretchable robotic fabrics, developed by University of 91直播 scientists

Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University of 91直播.
'Seeking Resilience' an artists representation of a garden designed by student Camellia Hayes. Credit: India Hobson.

New generation of young designers showcase best of 91直播 talent at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Eight aspiring landscape architects from the University of 91直播 will be showcasing garden designs at this year鈥檚 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor to be awarded honorary degree from University of 91直播

Chart-topping Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of 91直播 today (Monday 17 July 2023).
An aerial view of the University of 91直播 Innovation District

University of 91直播 AMRC announces largest ever research project as part of new South Yorkshire Investment Zone

A groundbreaking new research and development facility has been announced as part of the new South Yorkshire Investment Zone.