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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers to transform UK steel and manufacturing

Two major new research hubs that are set to revolutionise UK steel and digital manufacturing, have been launched with the help of researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Credit: Benno Media

Innovative 'Think Climate' project inspires hundreds of children across the region

School pupils from across South Yorkshire have come together to celebrate a successful climate action project which has supported more than 600 children to understand the importance of sustainability.
A close up shot of a tiny robot that can be used to inspect and repair leaky water pipes

Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes

Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Calls for a new ‘digital vaccination’ for children to tackle fake news and disinformation

​​​​​​​A new report published today (23 August 2024) has called for a ‘digital vaccination’ for all children, to tackle the tsunami of fake news and disinformation, and close the digital divide.
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Catalogue of problems and errors revealed by new investigation into Birmingham Council 

New report from the Audit Reform Lab based at the University of 91Ö±²¥ calls for an independent inquiry into Birmingham Council’s collapse and for Whitehall to redraw its support package
Jamie Howe at work at the University of 91Ö±²¥, he is crouched down tending to the plants surrounding him, that form part of his biology research.

Celebrating 10 years of success for the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s mature students

Not all students start their journey straight from school, and a University of 91Ö±²¥ programme designed to support mature students to return to higher education, is celebrating a decade of success this year for its students past and present.
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Warming water temperatures and increased nutrient levels are putting freshwater ecosystems at serious risk

New international research, led by the University of 91Ö±²¥ found that food webs are becoming less complex in warmer, nutrient-rich waters
Scanning Electron Microscopy image of C. difficile in the gut of an infected animal

Scientists discover superbug's rapid path to antibiotic resistance

Scientists have discovered how the hospital superbug C.diff rapidly evolves resistance to the frontline drug used for treatment in the UK.