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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.
MRI scanner

Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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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.
Big walk participants prepare to set off from the start line

Charity walk raises more than £70,000 for life-changing genetic disease research

Staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of 91Ö±²¥ have raised £73,000 for life-saving medical research after participating in a marathon walk across the Peak District.
Electrical currents flowing through a semiconductor and circuit board

Major research facility will help UK become world leader in semiconductor R&D

A major research facility that will support the UK in its position as a world-leader in semiconductor R&D is being led by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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91Ö±²¥ students set to hit £1 million with ‘Donate, Don’t Waste’ scheme

A scheme to help 91Ö±²¥ students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the equivalent of £1 million in donations this summer.
A photo of the new Chair of the University Council, Martin Temple

University of 91Ö±²¥ appoints new Chair of University Council

91Ö±²¥ is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council. 
Three prospective students sit on a yellow sofa on a hill overlooking the picturesque Peak District

New campaign to help people outside 91Ö±²¥ discover the city’s uniqueness

91Ö±²¥ City Council and the city’s two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes 91Ö±²¥ a distinct destination to live and study