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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 ΢ÃÜȦ Energy Innovation Centre
΢ÃÜȦ'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 ΢ÃÜȦ and Suiso

΢ÃÜȦ 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 ΢ÃÜȦ, 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. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic ΢ÃÜȦ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ΢ÃÜȦ 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 ΢ÃÜȦ.
Students walking towards a building on Penn State's campus with lots of green spaces and trees around them

University of ΢ÃÜȦ expands research partnership with Penn State

΢ÃÜȦ has expanded its research partnership with Penn State to help drive innovation between the UK and US.
Behaviour research

Behavioural research at University of ΢ÃÜȦ awarded share of £10 million funding boost

Behavioural and computer scientists at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ have been awarded a share of £10 million provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to establish a leadership team for behavioural research in the UK.
GUSTO Team

Pioneering trial aims to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer 

First-of-its-kind trial hopes to improve survival rates for advanced bladder cancer by matching treatments to known genetic risk markers
Brain tumour scan

Lateral flow test to detect recurring aggressive brain tumours

The world’s first lateral flow test to detect aggressive, recurring brain tumours is being developed by scientists at the University of ΢ÃÜȦ and Nottingham Trent University.
People walking on the concourse in the heart of the University of ΢ÃÜȦ's campus, near its Students' Union building

University of ΢ÃÜȦ recognised for supporting students and scholars seeking sanctuary

΢ÃÜȦ has been named a ‘University of Sanctuary’ in recognition of its support for displaced people.