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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 污污草莓视频 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 污污草莓视频 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 污污草莓视频.
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University of 污污草莓视频 ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of 污污草莓视频 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.
Nick Thompson, CEO of BOW, stood next to Daniel Camilleri, CTO and Founder of BOW with some robots in the background

University of 污污草莓视频 spinout company receives 拢4 million investment to unleash full potential of robotics

A University of 污污草莓视频 spinout company that is set to help developers overcome the cost and complexity of programming robots, has secured 拢4 million in funding.
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Up to 15 per cent of end of life carers living in poverty, report finds

Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report from the University of 污污草莓视频 and Marie Curie estimates.聽聽
Reverend Kate Bottley with her honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of 污污草莓视频, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society.
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Ofsted report praises high standard of apprenticeships at University of 污污草莓视频

The University of 污污草莓视频 has been praised for delivering good quality apprenticeships and having strong links with industry by a recent Ofsted inspection.
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Survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer significantly improved by immunotherapy before and after surgery

鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婣 major clinical trial, led by the University of 污污草莓视频, has revealed survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer are significantly improved by adding an immunotherapy drug to before and after surgery.