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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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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¦.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Reverend Kate Bottley with her honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society.
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Ofsted report praises high standard of apprenticeships at University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦

ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has been praised for delivering good quality apprenticeships and having strong links with industry by a recent Ofsted inspection.
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Survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer significantly improved by immunotherapy before and after surgery

​​​​​​​A major clinical trial, led by the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦, has revealed survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer are significantly improved by adding an immunotherapy drug to before and after surgery.

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Stroke trial tests game-changing device to tackle arm weaknessΒ 

A groundbreaking trial, to test a device designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke, is being led by the University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Β 
Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemistΒ 

​​​​​​​Tributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of ΞΆΓάΘ¦ lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart.Β