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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.
MRI scanner

Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ºù«Ӱҵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ºù«Ӱҵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
DNA strand

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.
The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan: Looking Forward

University of ºù«Ӱҵ academic to conduct celebration of exiled Afghan composers

Nine new orchestral works by Afghan composers, many of whom are silenced in their home country and living in exile, will be showcased in a concert co-curated and conducted by a University of ºù«Ӱҵ academic.
Big walk participants prepare to set off from the start line

Charity walk raises more than £70,000 for life-changing genetic disease research

Staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have raised £73,000 for life-saving medical research after participating in a marathon walk across the Peak District.
Electrical currents flowing through a semiconductor and circuit board

Major research facility will help UK become world leader in semiconductor R&D

A major research facility that will support the UK in its position as a world-leader in semiconductor R&D is being led by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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ºù«Ӱҵ students set to hit £1 million with ‘Donate, Don’t Waste’ scheme

A scheme to help ºù«Ӱҵ students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the equivalent of £1 million in donations this summer.
A photo of the new Chair of the University Council, Martin Temple

University of ºù«Ӱҵ appoints new Chair of University Council

ºù«Ӱҵ is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council.Â