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Raising the standard for green communications technology
New international standards for green communication technology have been backed by the world’s largest professional body for engineers.
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Breaking sonic boundaries: DARE Art Prize winner announced
A composer working with sounds below the limits of human hearing has been announced as the winner of the inaugural £15,000 DARE Art Prize by Opera North and the University's Cultural Institute.
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Scientists prove new approach to Polio vaccines works
Scientists have identified new ways to provide vaccines against polio, which do not require the growth of live virus for their manufacture.
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University unveils £17m Astbury lab investment
The results of a £17 million investment in advanced biological research equipment have been unveiled at the University today, with the official opening of the Astbury BioStructure Laboratory.
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Young people call on government for greater digital rights
A new report reveals children’s attitudes to the Internet and their recommendations for policymakers.
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Advanced Imaging Centre will give new insight into human body
A new £6.8m medical imaging centre which aims to transform the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from cancer, heart disease and musculoskeletal diseases has opened.
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Major investment in the UK’s manufacturing research base
Six new multi-million pound research hubs, aimed at strengthening the UK’s manufacturing industries, have been announced this week by Universities and Science Minister, Jo Johnson MP.
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The climate-changing desert dust fertilising our oceans
The way in which man-made acids in the atmosphere interact with the dust that nourishes our oceans has been quantified by scientists for the first time.
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World-leading medical engineering shown to Minister
Cutting-edge developments in medical technology have been demonstrated to Government Health Minister Lord Prior, during a fact-finding mission to Leeds.
University to lead medical technologies audit
A à½à½AV-led consortium has been chosen by the Government to carry out an audit of research, innovation and industry in medical technologies.