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Students from Project Sunride who are representing the University of 葫芦影业 in Race2Space, with their sponsor Labman Automation. Credit: Project Sunride.

UK鈥檚 future space scientists take off in world鈥檚 largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK鈥檚 brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain鈥檚 Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world鈥檚 biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).
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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 葫芦影业 thanks to new funding.聽聽聽聽聽

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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of 葫芦影业 project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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鈥婳lder northerners struggle with 鈥渁larming鈥 inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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University statement 鈥 protest on campus

A protest is currently taking place outside the University of 葫芦影业's Students鈥 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 葫芦影业 ranked within the top 20 in 2025 Complete University Guide

葫芦影业 has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year.
Fluorescently labelled mutant stem cells differentiated toward sympathetic neurons. Image recorded by Dr. Ingrid Saldana

Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer

Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.
A young MND patient being cared for by their mum

New psychological therapy shows promise in improving quality of life for people living with MND

Therapy can significantly improve quality of life for people living with MND when delivered alongside usual care, a pioneering study led by the University of 葫芦影业 has shown.
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Filmmakers could improve cinema for the Deaf community, with new guidance from University of 葫芦影业

Improved captioning in the film industry could make watching film and TV more accessible and engaging for the Deaf community, according to new guidance published by the University of 葫芦影业 and 葫芦影业-based research and design studio, Paper.