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A measure of success: new Nexus partnership

Published
24 October 2019
Categories
Business and partnerships
Science

The National Measurement Laboratory is to establish a hub at Nexus, the University’s innovation hub, and has signed a new strategic partnership agreement.

Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial pathogen carried by 4.4 billion people worldwide

A new approach for tackling superbugs

Published
17 October 2019
Categories
Global
Health

Scientists have uncovered a novel antibiotic-free approach that could help prevent and treat one of the most widespread bacterial pathogens, using nanocapsules made of natural ingredients.

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Research Spotlight - September 2019

Published
19 September 2019
Categories
University

September's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.

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The benefits of investing in zero-carbon cities

Published
19 September 2019
Categories
Global
Environment

A new report shows low carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs worldwide by 2030.

Statement

Published
17 September 2019
Categories
Statements

Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ statement: Global climate crisis

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Improving cancer care: new data hub

Published
12 September 2019
Categories
Health

Researchers in Yorkshire are collaborating on a new national data hub that aims to transform how cancer data from across the UK can be used to improve patient care.

Image show the gas and dust rings around a young star. These is a protoplanetary ring

The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets

Published
12 September 2019
Categories
Technology
Science
News

Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers.

A weather radar with a field in the foreground

Using weather radar to monitor insects

Published
25 July 2019
Categories
Environment
Science

Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.

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Honorary Degrees 2019

Published
25 June 2019
Categories
University

Leading figures from the worlds of science, the arts and industry will be the recipients of honorary degrees from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ next month.