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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.
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.聽
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91直播 scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91直播 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 91直播.
DNA strand

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

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited鈥檚 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
Crowds being wowed at May Fayre 2023

91直播鈥檚 family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 91直播, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of 91直播 and 91直播 City Council.
A carer helping an elderly woman stand up

Hospices 鈥渙verlooked鈥 during key moments of pandemic

New research from the University of 91直播 highlights the challenges faced by hospices in the West Midlands.
A view of people walking past the Jessop West building - home of the University of 91直播's Faculty of Arts and Humanities

University of 91直播 ranked among world鈥檚 best for arts and humanities

91直播 has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).

A mural near the COP26 summit showing how our climate is changing

Climate emergencies - do they help?

Various governments all over the world have declared climate emergencies in recent years, but do they help, or can they also have drawbacks?
Water treatment plant

Development of advanced water treatment techniques will help ensure sustainability of global water supplies

Advanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say University of 91直播 researchers.
Sunset over a maize field

New report cites 91直播 researchers in call for government to improve agricultural transition