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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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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

91Ö±²¥â€™s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 91Ö±²¥, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ City Council.
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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

91Ö±²¥ declared a UK City of Languages

91Ö±²¥ is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ engineer leads review of UK National Security Risk Assessment

A new review into the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment - an outline and assessment of the most significant risks facing the country - has been published after being led by a researcher from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
An image of Will Teare's garden featuring flowers and plants lining a hillside leading down to a table and chairs for relaxing.

Cut council tax for green gardeners to help cities tackle climate change

Homeowners should be rewarded to garden sustainably, to help combat the damaging effects of climate change in cities and promote a healthier urban landscape.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities

91Ö±²¥ has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities.
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Pint of Science aims to get scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see University of 91Ö±²¥ scientists take to the stage in venues across 91Ö±²¥ (Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May).
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University of 91Ö±²¥ opens official French language examination centre

91Ö±²¥ has opened an official French language examination centre, which will help people who are looking to live, work or study in France or French-speaking countries.