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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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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.
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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.
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University of 91直播 subjects ranked among the best for student satisfaction

Despite the challenging year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the overall satisfaction of 91直播 students is at 80 per cent - four per cent above the national sector-wide average, according to the National Student Survey (NSS)

A young couple in bed with the man lying on his back snoring and the woman covering her ears with a pillow

AI could be the secret to a better night鈥檚 sleep

Proof of who snores the loudest and advice on how to stop it may finally be coming to families across the country thanks to artificial intelligence developed by researchers at the University of 91直播.

A GP sat in their office with a worried expression

GPs and district nurses feel emotional strain from increased need for end-of-life care

GPs and district nurses feel 鈥渆motionally and physically drained鈥 as a result of an increased need for end-of-life-care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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91直播 secures major investment in medical research training programme聽

91直播 has been awarded a share of 拢79 million to train the next generation of researchers to tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and 91直播, has appointed Lord Jim O鈥橬eill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.