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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.     

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.