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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¦.
Apprentices at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)

UK education needs both apprenticeships and traditional degrees

Debates about our education system often pit apprenticeships against traditional degrees - we shouldn’t be doing this - we need both for education to help people’s aspirations, interests, careers, business and industry.
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New AI research at University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ awarded share of Β£100 million government funding

New research that will build principles for the responsible use of AI across the public, private and third sectors at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, has been awarded a share of Β£100 million in government funding.
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Apprentices key to NHS and closing UK skills gap

Apprenticeships are vital to the NHS and are playing a key role in closing the skills gap in industries such as advanced manufacturing, according to the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.

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Future of cancer research in Yorkshire receives Β£8.9 million funding boost

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and Yorkshire Cancer Research have announced seven world-leading research studies that will aim to help more people survive cancer by exploring new solutions in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub unveils Google investment to tackle health inequalities and drive economic growth

The South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub has today (1 February 2024) unveiled investment in health tech research and training by Google, to help tackle inequalities in the region and drive economic growth.