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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering 鈥 key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the University of 91直播 and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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University of 91直播 spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the University of 91直播.

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University of 91直播 Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of 91直播 Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King鈥檚 Birthday Honours.
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Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the University of 91直播 has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 91直播 and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of 91直播 suggests.
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

91直播 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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University of 91直播 announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the University of 91直播.

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Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

91直播 is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.