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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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Digital foot could revolutionise bionic limbs and other assistive technologies

A digital foot sole that enables scientists to see the neurological signals that control how we walk and maintain balance, has been developed by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ named within the top 50 most international universities in the world 2023

University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked 46th most international university in the world and 15th in the UK, according to Times Higher Education

UK’s biggest research streaming platform launched by University of 91Ö±²¥

The UK’s biggest research streaming platform has been launched by the University of 91Ö±²¥ to enable anyone, anywhere to discover and explore its pioneering research.

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3D-printed radio antennas could bring 5G and 6G to remote communities

3D-printed radio antennas that could help bring stronger mobile phone signals and faster Internet connections to people living in remote communities, have been developed by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
A man gambling on his smartphone

Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm 

Researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ explored the relationship between exposure to gambling advertising and attitudes, intentions and behaviours which may be associated with an increased risk of gambling related harms.