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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.
a piece of research equipment - which looks like a jet engine displayed in a blue metal frame - sits in front of a tube in a white room

Sustainable aviation fuels to be driven by new Boeing and University of 91Ö±²¥ partnership

Sustainable aviation fuels which will reduce the carbon emissions associated with flying will be driven by a new partnership between Boeing and the University of 91Ö±²¥.

A photo of Ben Giles

Filmmaker who has worked with Oasis, David Attenborough and Ed Sheeran awarded honorary degree

A filmmaker who created music videos for Oasis and Paul Weller is one of five esteemed recipients receiving honorary doctorates from the University of 91Ö±²¥ over the next two weeks.
The Race Equality Commission Panel

91Ö±²¥â€™s Race Equality Commision report is launched

91Ö±²¥â€™s Race Equality Commission has published a new report which urges key organisations in 91Ö±²¥ to work together to create a city which actively fights racism.
An offshore wind farm seen on a cloudy and windy day

University of 91Ö±²¥ chosen to be Siemens’ top tier innovation partner

Global technology giant Siemens has chosen the University of 91Ö±²¥ to be in its top tier of innovation partners, as part of its new global research and innovation ecosystems announced today (12 July 2022).
Concept art for what a black hole could look like

Unlocking a mystery of the Universe: sensitive dark matter detector comes to life

Scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have partnered in an international research project to search for invisible dark matter particles.