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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.
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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).
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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 
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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¦.

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ engineers reach final of $10m global avatar competition

Researchers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ are through to the final of a major global competition to develop an avatar system that can transport human presence to a remote location instantly.
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People suffering from loneliness make more GP visits, study shows

Research led by the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has shed light on the links between loneliness and the demand for primary health care services such as GP appointments.

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ named as one of world’s Best Maker Schools

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been named as one of the best maker schools in the world in a new list published this month (October 2021).
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University to pay all employees minimum of Β£10 an hour

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ will pay all of its employees a minimum of Β£10 per hour from 1 November 2021.
A graphic explaining that 20 per cent of women journalists surveyed in a study said they have been attacked or abused offline

Towards an Early Warning System for Violence Against Women Journalists

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ researchers are part of a major UK-government funded research project to work towards an early warning system to help detect, predict, and ultimately prevent violence against women journalists.