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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 
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¦.

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ researchers awarded Β£6.1m to study light emitting semiconductors for quantum science and technology

Researchers at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ have been awarded Β£6.1m to study light emitting semiconductor nanostructures.
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New report details the impact of minimum unit pricing on people who are alcohol dependent

Public Health Scotland and the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ have published the findings from a study of the impact of minimum unit pricing on people who are dependent on alcohol and accessing treatment services.
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More than half of Brits snacked more in lockdown

A new study has found people turned to sweets, chocolate and salty snacks during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK and Australia.

Josie Colclough, Lead Repair Design Engineer at Airbus, stood underneath the body of a plane

Wall of Women to help inspire more girls to study engineering

Women engineers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ are sharing their own personal stories in order to help more girls study engineering and go on to develop a career in the industry.

Alexander Tanner

Chancellor's Medal awarded to final year medical student Alexander Tanner

Our congratulations go to Alexander Tanner for receiving the award in recognition of his internationally acclaimed medical research, outstanding extracurricular achievements and entrepreneurial success.