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‘Britain’s kids have got talent’: new report calls for schools to boost opportunities for children in the north to get creative

The talents of millions of children are being wasted according to a new report which is urging creativity to be embedded into an inclusive school curriculum.
A depiction of a 'white hole'
Credit: Philip Drury, University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new University of ºù«Ӱҵ research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.
Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little
An example of the Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little. Credit: Toby Little

University of ºù«Ӱҵ helping children to create a ‘Reading River’ for World Book Day®

World Book Day® has teamed up with the University of ºù«Ӱҵ to celebrate the importance of reading and help children chart their personal reading journey for this year’s event on 6 March 2025.
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ºù«Ӱҵ researchers help discover previously unidentified genes linked to rare diseases

A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of kidney disease and diabetes.

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Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for MND treatments

The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success in ALS (EXPERTS-ALS) project aims to rapidly screen potential drugs for evidence that they can slow down damage to the nervous system occurring in people with motor neuron disease
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Alcohol app saves lives, reduces harm and could save the NHS millions, new study shows

The ‘Drink Less’ app can be a powerful tool in reducing alcohol consumption and improving public health, a new study from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has shown.

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Skills gap in Yorkshire, Humber and North East means region is lagging behind national productivity

Areas of Yorkshire, Humber and the North East are lagging behind when it comes to productivity, according to the latest report from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and The Productivity Institute (TPI).
Nick Thompson, CEO of BOW, stood next to Daniel Camilleri, CTO and Founder of BOW with some robots in the background

University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company receives £4 million investment to unleash full potential of robotics

A University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company that is set to help developers overcome the cost and complexity of programming robots, has secured £4 million in funding.
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 ºù«Ӱҵ and Marie Curie estimates. Â