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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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Game-changing carbon capture technology honoured by engineers

Groundbreaking carbon capture technology developed by University of 91Ö±²¥ researchers in collaboration with industry partner AESSEAL has been recognised with a prestigious award.
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University ranked highly in Times Higher Education World University rankings 2024

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked 13th in the UK and 105th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.
Pledging support for 91Ö±²¥â€™s 16,400 international students

Why a reduction in international students would be bad for cities like 91Ö±²¥

This week, students from across the UK, and from further afield, have begun their studies at UK universities.

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Leaders pledge support for 91Ö±²¥â€™s 16,400 international students

91Ö±²¥â€™s two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, 91Ö±²¥ MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.

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University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.