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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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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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University helps historic ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
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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).
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‘ONE’ program that provides early years numeracy skills for children to be trialled in 150 schools

New research by psychologists at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ highlights the crucial role executive functions play in early maths.
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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ marks one year anniversary of Ukrainian twinning campaign

The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is marking the one year anniversary of a twinning initiative that has seen it help staff and students affected by the war in Ukraine.

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Universities develop ways for wind turbines to generate more energy

A major collaboration between universities and energy companies has made vital improvements to offshore wind turbines, which could help them generate more renewable energy and reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels.
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Anti-age discrimination policies are failing in the workplace

A new study from the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ found current policies are not being implemented as intended and therefore neglecting the groups they are supposed to help
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ researchers use pioneering technology to exploit DNA repair in brain tumour cells to explore new treatments for glioblastoma

New research conducted by researchers at the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and funded by The Brain Tumour Charity aims to find weaknesses in the ability of glioma cells to repair their DNA and survive treatment