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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.
DNA strand

FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s 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

91Ö±²¥â€™s family fun Weston Park May Fayre is back!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of 91Ö±²¥, is back in the city for 2025, thanks to a partnership between the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ City Council.
A person holding their knee in pain

Hundreds of genetic links to osteoarthritis unlocked in landmark study

Over 900 genetic links to osteoarthritis, including 500 that have never been reported before, have been uncovered in breakthrough research from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
Dr Sabine Little stood with a group of children looking at the camera in a school setting at one of her previous Storytelling events.
Dr Sabine Little at a storytelling event with local school students. Credit: Ross Jarman

91Ö±²¥ declared a UK City of Languages

91Ö±²¥ is the latest city nationally to be declared a ‘City of Languages’, in a new initiative aimed at promoting and helping the city’s multilingualism to flourish.
Dr Robert Caine in a rice field in Vietnam

Genetically modified rice could be key to tackling food shortages caused by climate change

Genetically engineering rice to have better salt tolerance could allow it to be grown in places it would otherwise fail, new research from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has found.
Students walking on the concourse with the University of 91Ö±²¥'s Students' Union and Firth Court buildings on either side

New partnership with Sutton Trust set to help young people from low-income backgrounds

Young people will be able to access the Sutton Trust’s UK Summer Schools at the University of 91Ö±²¥ for the first time this year.

An image of Professor Cathy Nutbrown and Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian

University of 91Ö±²¥ staff and alumni recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List

Staff and alumni from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours List.
Saliva test

New simple method to diagnose adrenal insufficiency reduces need for hospital tests by up to 70 per cent 

A new study using saliva rather than blood to test for adrenal insufficiency offers significant improvements for screening patients 
Sperm under a microscope

Less than four in 100 men accepted to be sperm donors

An international team of researchers, led by the University of 91Ö±²¥, mapped the outcome of over 11,700 men who applied to be sperm donors in Denmark and the US