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Reverend Kate Bottley with her honorary degree
Reverend Kate Bottley

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of 91Ö±²¥, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society.
An elderly couple holding hands.

Up to 15 per cent of end of life carers living in poverty, report finds

Up to 762,000 people across the UK are providing unpaid care for someone living with a terminal illness every year, a report from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and Marie Curie estimates.  
Two apprentices at the AMRC Training Centre using tools and being advised by an tutor

Ofsted report praises high standard of apprenticeships at University of 91Ö±²¥

91Ö±²¥ has been praised for delivering good quality apprenticeships and having strong links with industry by a recent Ofsted inspection.
Doctor holding a tablet computer

Survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer significantly improved by immunotherapy before and after surgery

​​​​​​​A major clinical trial, led by the University of 91Ö±²¥, has revealed survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer are significantly improved by adding an immunotherapy drug to before and after surgery.

A male research student in the Dental School.

91Ö±²¥ facility awarded £7.9m to continue cutting edge medical research

A clinical research facility run by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded £7.9m in funding which will support the development and testing of new treatments for diseases.
Artist illustration of the chain-mail like structure of the bacteria

The protective armour of superbug C.difficile revealed

The spectacular structure of the protective armour of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.
A close up of a points system on a railway line in the UK

Hidden cost of transport infrastructure revealed by new study

Research from the DecarboN8 network, of which the University of 91Ö±²¥ is a key partner, has revealed the carbon emissions generated from the construction, maintenance and operation of roads and railways in the UK.
Solar panels on stilts above crops.
Image credit: Chloride Exide Ltd.

Launching East Africa’s first combined solar energy and agriculture system

An event tomorrow (24 February 2022) will introduce stakeholders to East Africa’s first ever Agrivoltaics system and allow them to hear about the design, performance, and potential opportunities to implement the technology in Kenya and beyond.
Liver tissue under a microscope

91Ö±²¥ researchers awarded £1.4m to study how organs form

Scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been awarded £1.4million to study how organs control their shape and form as our body grows.