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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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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¦.
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ΞΆΓάΘ¦ secures major investment in medical research training programmeΒ 

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been awarded a share of Β£79 million to train the next generation of researchers to tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and ΞΆΓάΘ¦, has appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
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Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

Combining technological, nature-based and social solutions is the best way to make heavily populated cities more resilient to climate change, say researchers.

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Scientists publish a call to arms on the war on plastics

Scientists calling for more sustainable approaches to address the massive global challenges faced by plastic waste have published a call to action in Science.
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Bereavement care lacking for ethnic minorities

Grieving friends and relatives from ethnic minority backgrounds are suffering from a lack of appropriate help to cope with the loss of a loved one, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.