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.
Students talking around a piano

‘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.
illustration of DNA molecule

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.

Reverend Kate Bottley with her honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley receives honorary degree

Broadcaster Reverend Kate Bottley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, in recognition of her successful career and work to support inclusivity in society.
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 ºù«Ӱҵ

ºù«Ӱҵ 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 ºù«Ӱҵ, has revealed survival rates for patients with operable bladder cancer are significantly improved by adding an immunotherapy drug to before and after surgery.

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 ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of ºù«Ӱҵ lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemist 

​​​​​​​Tributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of ºù«Ӱҵ lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart.Â