Latest news

News stories

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.
Image of motor neurones

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¦.
A close up of a woman holding a mobile phone

Battery health problems may have just been solved by ΞΆΓάΘ¦ engineers

A new way of determining the internal structure and health of batteries that power many of the electronic devices and vehicles at the centre of our everyday lives, has been developed by mechanical engineers at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.
Professor Parveen Ali

Dedicated nurse helping to change the future of healthcare given international award

A dedicated Professor of Nursing from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been recognised with an international award for helping to change the future of healthcare.
DNA Molecule

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised Β£2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).

Three prospective students sit on a yellow sofa on a hill overlooking the picturesque Peak District

City campaign receives prestigious prize at Times Higher Education Awards 2023

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Hallam University have been awarded Outstanding Marketing and Communications Team of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards, for their joint campaign to showcase ΞΆΓάΘ¦.
Campus looking green

University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ ranked 24th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been ranked 24th globally out of more than 1,400 institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 7th in the UK and 12th in Europe.