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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¦.
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Frequent strenuous exercise increases the chance of developing MND in genetically at risk individuals

Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in certain people, new research from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has found.
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University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ ranked within top 100 universities in 2022 QS World University Rankings

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2022, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
Prof Julie Gray

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ professor elected to prestigious international life sciences organisation

A plant biologist at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, whose pioneering research is helping to tackle global food security risks, has been recognised by a prestigious international organisation for her outstanding contribution to the field.
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Clinicians and scientists to host online event on progress in Covid-19 research

Virtual event exploring the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Teaching Hospital’s contribution to Covid-19 research to be live streamed on 8 June.

Ancient Scottish tsunami could destroy entire towns if it happened today, new study finds

A new study led by researchers at the Universities of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, St Andrews and York has revealed that the Storegga tsunami that hit Scotland’s coastline 8,200 years ago, could devastate entire towns if it happened today.