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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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91Ö±²¥ scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research

Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of 91Ö±²¥ is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK’s semiconductor sector – key to its long-term success – has been launched with support from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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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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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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UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches

The UK sustainable aviation fuels Clearing House has officially launched, marking a major step in enabling the UK to bring new fuels to market and help reduce carbon emissions from the aviation industry.

University of 91Ö±²¥ voted University of the Year by students

91Ö±²¥ has been voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024.  
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World leading expert on bio-inspired AI to direct University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Centre for Machine Intelligence

One of the world’s leading innovators in bio-inspired AI has joined the University of 91Ö±²¥, as part of a new multi-million pound centre that is set to transform the institution’s research, innovation and teaching around artificial intelligence.
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New environmentally-friendly growing materials to be developed for food production

New environmentally-friendly growing media made from waste materials will be developed by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s Institute for Sustainable Food, for use when growing crops in controlled environments.
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New campaign highlights success of famous graduate who was first in his family to attend university

The extraordinary success of a high-profile graduate from the University of 91Ö±²¥, who was the first in his family to attend university, is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK (UUK).