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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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Filmmaker who has worked with Oasis, David Attenborough and Ed Sheeran awarded honorary degree

A filmmaker who created music videos for Oasis and Paul Weller is one of five esteemed recipients receiving honorary doctorates from the University of 91直播 over the next two weeks.
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91直播鈥檚 Race Equality Commision report is launched

91直播鈥檚 Race Equality Commission has published a new report which urges key organisations in 91直播 to work together to create a city which actively fights racism.
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University of 91直播 chosen to be Siemens鈥 top tier innovation partner

Global technology giant Siemens has chosen the University of 91直播 to be in its top tier of innovation partners, as part of its new global research and innovation ecosystems announced today (12 July 2022).
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Unlocking a mystery of the Universe: sensitive dark matter detector comes to life

Scientists at the University of 91直播 have partnered in an international research project to search for invisible dark matter particles.