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Doctor audiologist using otoscope while examining ear of his senior adult patient in doctor's office

First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for sensorineural hearing loss approved 

Rinri Therapeutics, a world leading spinout company from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
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Great British Chemicals to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology, is being launched by the universities of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, Newcastle and Nottingham.
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Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ study.
Researcher in a lab using a pipet

New research to develop blood test that predicts the risk of secondary breast cancer

A blood test which could predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading to the bone and becoming incurable, is being developed by researchers at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ thanks to new funding.     

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Supporting the future of cardiovascular science: University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Professor honoured for outstanding achievement

A cardiovascular scientist from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has been recognised with a prestigious international award for his pioneering research to identify and treat a major cause of heart disease.

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North ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ communities share memories and stories of local heritage at new exhibition

Memories and stories from the diverse communities in Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe, Kelham Island and Neepsend will celebrate ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ heritage in a new exhibition.
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Engineering Heartspace wins prestigious architecture award

The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Engineering Heartspace building has won two regional awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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The Covid-19 pandemic has widened the gap between the rich and the poor, and it's not finished yet

How quickly your household or business will recover from Covid-19 when restrictions are lifted, may be down to where you live and what you do, according to experts at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
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Researchers present first findings on blood clotting with low platelets after COVID-19 vaccination

A national team of researchers have defined criteria for the diagnosis of patients with blood clotting associated with the Oxford Astrazeneca Covid vaccination.