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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.     

The robot medic administering an injection to a model patient

New robot medics to go where doctors can’t, developed by University of ºù«Ӱҵ scientists

Game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, has been developed by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Firth Court

University of ºù«Ӱҵ awarded University Mental Health Charter Award

ºù«Ӱҵ has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity.

Rows of small robots connected together via elastic links

Stretchable robotic fabrics, developed by University of ºù«Ӱҵ scientists

Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
'Seeking Resilience' an artists representation of a garden designed by student Camellia Hayes. Credit: India Hobson.

New generation of young designers showcase best of ºù«Ӱҵ talent at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Eight aspiring landscape architects from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ will be showcasing garden designs at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor to be awarded honorary degree from University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Chart-topping Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ today (Monday 17 July 2023).