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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.
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¦.
architectural drawing of the GTIMC facility. View from outside.

New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
Fiza Aleem with her award

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ student commended for defying odds

A student who used her grit, resilience and determination to defy the odds has been recognised with a special award at the House Of Lords.
A Sweden player puts the football down

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is the definitive home of football, new study confirms

A University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ study has demonstrated once and for all that ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is the home of the beautiful game - sporting the oldest clubs, grounds, trophies and even many of the rules that shaped the way football is played today.
A flap endonuclease cuts DNA (the orange intertwined worms)

Targeting a parasite’s DNA could be more effective way to treat malaria

Research from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is exploring a new way of killing the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria
A stock image of a person browsing the alcohol aisle in a supermarket.

Shifts in alcohol consumption during the pandemic could lead to thousands of extra deaths in England

Two new studies from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and Institute of Alcohol Studies/HealthLumen show the impact of pandemic-related changes in alcohol consumption on health outcomes