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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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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 students set to hit 拢1 million with 鈥楧onate, Don鈥檛 Waste鈥 scheme

A scheme to help 91直播 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 拢1 million in donations this summer.
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University of 91直播 appoints new Chair of University Council

91直播 is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council.聽
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New campaign to help people outside 91直播 discover the city鈥檚 uniqueness

91直播 City Council and the city鈥檚 two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes 91直播 a distinct destination to live and study
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91直播 walkers raising thousands for life-saving genetic research

Hundreds of staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of 91直播 are hiking across the Peak District today (Friday 24 June 2022) to raise money for life-changing genetic disease therapies.
Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax

A journey of friendship and collaboration to strengthen medical education in Iraq

For the past 13 years, Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax have played an instrumental role in helping Iraqi medics and health organisations develop medical curricula and training programmes.