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New collaboration harnesses COVID methods to combat multi-billion threat to UK forests

Harnessing methods used to successfully predict and understand the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, a new University of ΢Ȧ project aims to combat the impact of forest diseases that can cost the UK economy billions.
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​Older northerners struggle with “alarming” inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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University of ΢Ȧ to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the University of ΢Ȧ.
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University of ΢Ȧ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

΢Ȧ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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Scientists identify new genetic MND risk factor in junk DNA

A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition, has been identified in so-called ‘junk DNA’ by scientists at the University of ΢Ȧ.

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Hidden damage to lungs from Covid-19 revealed in new study from University of ΢Ȧ

Early findings from a study into longer-term effects of Covid-19 suggest the use of cutting-edge scanning techniques may detect previously unseen lung damage.
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Insect-based foods could help tackle malnutrition

Scientists at the University of ΢Ȧ are helping to tackle malnutrition in Zimbabwe through the mass development of an insect-based porridge.
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Next generation of autonomy inspired by insects being developed by University of ΢Ȧ spin out

Engineers from the University of ΢Ȧ are developing the next generation of autonomy as part of a pioneering new spin out company.
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The tortoise and hare: how moving slower allows groups of bacteria to spread across surfaces

Scientists have found that bacterial groups spread more rapidly over surfaces when the individuals inside them move slowly, a discovery that may shed light on how bacteria spread within the body during infections.