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Quintet from the Black Dyke Band

A high note for research and education

Published
7 June 2022
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Technology
Science
University

A fanfare performed by the Black Dyke Band has marked the official opening of the Sir William Henry Bragg building, a hub for physical sciences and engineering teaching and research at the University.

Biological Sciences building at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥

Rogue proteins targeted by new technology

Published
30 May 2022
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Science
Health

Scientists plan to develop technology to isolate and extract fragments of a "rogue" protein linked to diabetes.

Professor Nick Plant, Science Minister George Freeman and Dr Martin Stow standing in front of the Nexus logo in the building foyer

Science Minister George Freeman visits Nexus

Published
19 May 2022
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Science

The UK Science Minister visited the University to learn how its state-of-the-art innovation hub is helping the city region become a global force in health technology. 

Life size model of part of a human bronchial tree next to a section of the tentacle robot.

A robot small enough to explore the lungs

Published
21 March 2022
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Technology
Health
Science

Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy.

Three students on an apprenticeship programme in a classroom, studying a screen.

Upskilling the nation’s workforce

Published
7 February 2022
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University

From nursing to computer science, apprenticeships at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ offer an alternative route into higher level qualifications.

A storm appearing over an African rural landscape

New weather app to save lives and livelihoods

Published
31 January 2022
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Technology
Science
Global

A mobile phone app has been launched in Kenya to help people avoid the death and destruction caused by tropical storms.