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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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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 ºù«Ӱҵ.
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

ºù«Ӱҵ declared a UK City of Languages

ºù«Ӱҵ 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.
A close up of equipment in the National Epitaxy Facility
ºù«Ӱҵ is one of the UK's leading universities for semiconductor research and hosts the National Epitaxy Facility where the new MBE system will be based.

UK’s discovery of new semiconductor materials to be revolutionised by University of ºù«Ӱҵ

New AI-driven equipment will transform the UK’s semiconductor R&D, following a £7 million award in investment to the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

A small boat crossing the sea, in the background a much larger military or security type vessel can be seen.

New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
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Catalogue of problems and errors revealed by new investigation into Birmingham Council 

New report from the Audit Reform Lab based at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ calls for an independent inquiry into Birmingham Council’s collapse and for Whitehall to redraw its support package
Jamie Howe at work at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, he is crouched down tending to the plants surrounding him, that form part of his biology research.

Celebrating 10 years of success for the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s mature students

Not all students start their journey straight from school, and a University of ºù«Ӱҵ programme designed to support mature students to return to higher education, is celebrating a decade of success this year for its students past and present.
The Sylvenstein lake reservoir and river Isar

Warming water temperatures and increased nutrient levels are putting freshwater ecosystems at serious risk

New international research, led by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ found that food webs are becoming less complex in warmer, nutrient-rich waters
Scanning Electron Microscopy image of C. difficile in the gut of an infected animal

Scientists discover superbug's rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Scientists have discovered how the hospital superbug C.diff rapidly evolves resistance to the frontline drug used for treatment in the UK.

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Higher education opportunities for students most in need unlocked by programme

ºù«Ӱҵ is providing further support for students from underrepresented groups in accessing higher education, thanks to a donation from ºù«Ӱҵ graduate Andrew Law.