Latest news

News stories

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.
MRI scanner

Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Ernest Wright workshop

University helps historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic 91Ö±²¥ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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 photo of a group of people stood next to the newly unveiled blue heritage plaque for Ethel Haythornthwaite

University of 91Ö±²¥ hosts blue plaque for Peak District campaigner Ethel Haythornthwaite

91Ö±²¥ has become home to a new blue heritage plaque to commemorate the life of one of 91Ö±²¥ and the Peak District’s leading environmentalists and most influential women.
91Ö±²¥'s Students' Union

91Ö±²¥â€™s Students’ Union named best in UK for fifth year running

91Ö±²¥ Students’ Union has been awarded the Whatuni Student Choice Award 2022 for Best Students' Union, for the fifth year running.
Three nurses walking down a hospital corridor

91Ö±²¥ student shortlisted for national nursing award

A student from the University of 91Ö±²¥ is in the running for a national nursing award for her research into how hospitals, and other acute care settings, can make dementia patients feel more comfortable during their stay.
A blue sky above the University's Diamond building

Northern Gritstone secures first close of £215 million ahead of making its first investments

A new investment company founded by the universities of 91Ö±²¥, Leeds and Manchester to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the north of England has today (20 May 2022) announced a first close of £215 million.
An artist's sketch of the entrance to the new exhibition

Superheroes of film, health and manufacturing

Engineers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ AMRC will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with heroic key workers from the NHS and the geniuses who make the magic happen in Marvel superhero movies in a new exhibition.