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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.
The exterior of the the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Energy Innovation Centre
ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s Energy Innovation Centre - one of the largest and best-equipped R&D facilities in Europe for low- and zero-carbon technology - will test new gas decarbonisation technology.

Groundbreaking gas decarbonisation study to be led by University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and Suiso

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
Image of motor neurones

Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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.Β 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ΞΆΓάΘ¦ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ΞΆΓάΘ¦ 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 ΞΆΓάΘ¦.
Water treatment plant

Development of advanced water treatment techniques will help ensure sustainability of global water supplies

Advanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ researchers.
Sunset over a maize field

New report cites ΞΆΓάΘ¦ researchers in call for government to improve agricultural transition
The remains of the Mary Rose on display in The Mary Rose Museum

The Mary Rose gets conservation boost from new x-ray technique

The Mary Rose - Henry VIII’s favourite warship - has received a major boost from a researcher at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ to help conserve the ship for future generations.
microscope image of MRSA bacteria

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works

The mechanism which allows Ξ²-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time.

Dr Jennifer Coates

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ academic and leading scholar in East Asian cinema awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme prize

Dr Jennifer Coates from the University of ΞΆΓάȦ’s School of East Asian Studies (SEAS) has been awarded a prestigious Β£100,000 prize by the Philip Leverhulme Trust to further her promising career in Japanese cinema and culture.