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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 
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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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ΞΆΓάΘ¦ team is sole UK recipient to be awarded share of $5 million global funding to fight motor neuron disease

A team of researchers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ have been awarded a share of a prestigious grant to fight MND.
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New cardiac research will save women’s lives by improving detection of heart failure

A new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women – meaning more female patients can be diagnosed, and at an earlier stage.
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University statement – protest on campus

A protest is currently taking place outside the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s Students’ Union building. The protest relates to the ongoing situation in Gaza, and similar protests are taking place at other universities across the country.
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University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ ranked within the top 20 in 2025 Complete University Guide

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year.
Fluorescently labelled mutant stem cells differentiated toward sympathetic neurons. Image recorded by Dr. Ingrid Saldana

Stem cells provide new insight into genetic pathway of childhood cancer

Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.