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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).
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¦.
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Smoking and health 2021: A coming of age for tobacco control?

Researchers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) have contributed to a new report Smoking and Health 2021: a coming of age for tobacco control? for the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr showing patient a chest X-ray

Study confirms longer-term lung damage after COVID-19

A study by ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and Oxford researchers using a cutting-edge method of imaging has identified persistent damage to the lungs of COVID-19 patients at least three months after they were discharged from hospital, and for some patients even longer.
A picture of two Kordofan melons growing on the vine.

Ancient discovery could help us develop more disease resistant watermelons

An ancient melon which is the closest relative and potential ancestor of the watermelon, has been discovered by scientists.

A house in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Image by Centre for Ageing Better.

England’s crumbling housing stock thanks to lack of government action, says new report

New report by UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence says lack of action from the central government has contributed to housing quality crisis in England.
A premature baby receiving care in an incubator.

Breakthrough medical device to improve prediction of preterm birth

A new medical device that improves the prediction of preterm birth at a fraction of the cost of current methods, will help to reduce the global number of deaths and long-term complications caused by babies born prematurely.