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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.
Picture of the ear piece device which is designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke

Stroke trial tests game-changing device to tackle arm weakness 

A groundbreaking trial, to test a device designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke, is being led by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of 91Ö±²¥ lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemist 

​​​​​​​Tributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of 91Ö±²¥ lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart. 
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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
General Waverly watching a musical performance in the film White Christmas
Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.
Allan Pacey receives his award from the British Fertility Society (BFS)

91Ö±²¥ scientist receives prestigious honour for fertility research

A fertility expert from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to pioneering research over the past 30 years
An illustration of nerves in a foot

Digital foot could revolutionise bionic limbs and other assistive technologies

A digital foot sole that enables scientists to see the neurological signals that control how we walk and maintain balance, has been developed by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ named within the top 50 most international universities in the world 2023

University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked 46th most international university in the world and 15th in the UK, according to Times Higher Education

UK’s biggest research streaming platform launched by University of 91Ö±²¥

The UK’s biggest research streaming platform has been launched by the University of 91Ö±²¥ to enable anyone, anywhere to discover and explore its pioneering research.

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3D-printed radio antennas could bring 5G and 6G to remote communities

3D-printed radio antennas that could help bring stronger mobile phone signals and faster Internet connections to people living in remote communities, have been developed by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.