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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¦.
(Left-right): Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Lord Jonathan Caine; Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD; TΓ΅naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, MicheΓ΅l Martin TD; Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan; Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris; and Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker, pictured at Farmleigh, Dublin, this afterno
(Left-right): Lord Jonathan Caine; Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Michelle Donelan, Chris Heaton-Harris, Steve Baker, pictured at Farmleigh, Dublin, this afternoon, where €70 million was announced for research centres on climate and sustainable food.

New research programme to transform food systems led by ΞΆΓάΘ¦ awarded Β£5.8m

A transformative, new research programme that aims to transform food systems across the UK and Ireland, and led by the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, was announced on Tuesday 28 November.
A Virgin plane flying, seen from below

World-first transatlantic flight using sustainable aviation fuel takes off

A historic transatlantic flight using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel has taken off today (28 November 2023) with the help of engineers from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦.
Jennie Stevens

Tackling Britain’s toughest endurance race to support disadvantaged students

A Student Support Manager from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is set to tackle one of Britain's most brutal endurance races to raise scholarship funds for disadvantaged students.

Train tracks at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ railway station.

Comment: The spotlight on university spin-outs has come at exactly the right time

Professor Sue Hartley, Vice-President for Research and Innovation at the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, comments on the government's independent review of university spin-outs and what is needed to ensure commercialisation can thrive.
Students outside SU

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ students dedicate 36,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ have spent 36,621 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.