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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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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).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

ºù«Ӱҵ’s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Council.
A person holding their knee in pain

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.
An old looking stone building with an arched heavy wooden door.

Historic stone buildings and bridges could be preserved by new engineering technique

A new engineering technique that could help to preserve historic stone buildings and bridges has been developed by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
Students walking on the concourse with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ's Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

ºù«Ӱҵ among UK cities that benefit the most from international students

International students in ºù«Ӱҵ have the third greatest impact on the UK’s economy, according to a new report published this week (16 May 2023).
May Fayre performer

Family fun May Fayre will return bigger and better to ºù«Ӱҵ’s Weston Park!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is returning bigger and better for 2023, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Council.
Two teenagers working in a classroom

Teenagers fleeing war helped to become future community leaders by University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Teenagers who have fled war or persecution in their home country are taking part in a new training programme, launched by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, to help them become future community leaders.
Tomatoes

New study to measure effect of dietary supplement from tomatoes on men with fertility issues

ºù«Ӱҵ scientists have teamed up with Jessop Fertility to look at the effect of LactoLycopene, a simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes, on sperm quality in men attending fertility clinics.