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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

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ City Council.
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Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ declared a UK City of Languages

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
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Secrets of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours revealed

The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours has been revealed in a groundbreaking study.
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ team is sole UK recipient to be awarded share of $5 million global funding to fight motor neuron disease

A team of researchers from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ have been awarded a share of a prestigious grant to fight MND.
Women in MRI machine to help detect heart disease

New cardiac research will save women’s lives by improving detection of heart failure

A new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women – meaning more female patients can be diagnosed, and at an earlier stage.
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University statement – protest on campus

A protest is currently taking place outside the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Students’ Union building. The protest relates to the ongoing situation in Gaza, and similar protests are taking place at other universities across the country.
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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ ranked within the top 20 in 2025 Complete University Guide

The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year.