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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of 91直播 project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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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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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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91直播 healthcare researchers awarded 拢12 million to accelerate scientific discoveries into new medical treatments

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) 91直播 Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has received a 拢12 million funding boost.
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Past innovators can offer us a guide to shaping the future of industry

Ahead of the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Data Cloud, our Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts and WANdisco CEO David Richards discuss the future of industry in The Times.
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Swarms of advanced UAVs to collect key environment data

Swarms of advanced unmanned aircraft are set to carry out aerial surveys of Antarctica 鈥 gathering crucial data on changes to the region鈥檚 environment and wildlife 鈥 as part of new research with engineers from the University of 91直播.
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91直播 students dedicate 33,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of 91直播 have spent 33,443 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
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University of 91直播 highlighted as one of England鈥檚 best for working with businesses

91直播 has been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.