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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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Simplified treatment for a cause of sight loss offers eye-opening savings for hospitals

Simplifying a surgical technique to treat one of the important causes of sight loss around the world could deliver major savings for eye hospitals and help bring the treatment to more patients, according to new research.
A woman and her partner being shown her maternity scan by a healh care professional.

Pioneering study will investigate ways to improve women’s chances of having a baby

A pioneering study is to evaluate ways to improve women’s chances of a successful pregnancy and increase live birth rates in those undergoing treatments for infertility and recurrent miscarriages.
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University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ recognised for its impact on society and the economy

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is in the top 10 per cent of universities in England for working with businesses to find solutions to problems in industry and society, according to a new framework published today (Wednesday 31 March).

A patient in a hospital bed being assisted by staff to make a video call.

Prioritise opportunities for chance to say final goodbye during COVID-19 pandemic, new study finds

Phone calls between patients and their relatives should be prioritised during the pandemic to allow loved ones to say goodbye, a new study providing recommendations to healthcare professionals has suggested.
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New software TopoStats accelerates DNA discoveries

A new software package allowing scientists to quantify how small circles of DNA change their structure has been developed by researchers at universities in the UK and Germany.