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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 ºù«Ӱҵ dedicated to transforming sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with regenerative cell therapy, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial. 
Digital generated image of H2 hydrogen molecule made out of liquid on green background.

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 ºù«Ӱҵ, Newcastle and Nottingham.
A bee flying near a Bluebell
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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ thanks to new funding.     

A photo of Emma Peet with her Student Nursing Times award

University of ºù«Ӱҵ student wins national nursing award

A student from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has won a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.
Lab grown meat in a petri dish

Cultured meat - a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?

Scientists from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are teaming up with agricultural experts and farming groups to test whether cultured meat is a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers.
Cranes over a building at dusk

Regulate whole life carbon in buildings to reach net zero, researchers say

Emissions from the full life cycle of buildings need to be regulated if the UK is to meet net zero, according to researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
A photo of a group of people stood next to the newly unveiled blue heritage plaque for Ethel Haythornthwaite

University of ºù«Ӱҵ hosts blue plaque for Peak District campaigner Ethel Haythornthwaite

ºù«Ӱҵ has become home to a new blue heritage plaque to commemorate the life of one of ºù«Ӱҵ and the Peak District’s leading environmentalists and most influential women.
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ºù«Ӱҵ’s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

ºù«Ӱҵ Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.