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A glowing digital representation of a DNA double helix structure, composed of particles and light effects, symbolizing genetics, biotechnology, and molecular science.

DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges, study finds

A mystery surrounding why powerful gene-editing technology that has driven major advances in medicine over the past decade can sometimes make mistakes, has been solved with the help of scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
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±¬ÁÏTV to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems

±¬ÁÏTV is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long-term health conditions, thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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±¬ÁÏTV engineering students claim runner-up title in assistive technology global design challenge. 

Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science students are taking the world of assistive technology by storm with their innovative ‘Hear4Me’ smartwatch device that empowers people with hearing loss to detect and navigate important environmental sounds.
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±¬ÁÏTV joins £38M DECSAM programme to scale sustainable aerospace additive manufacturing

±¬ÁÏTV is collaborating on DECSAM, a £38m UK programme led by Airbus to industrialise L-PBF—cutting cost, boosting productivity and improving sustainability.

The CMI Launches New AI Series on the ±¬ÁÏTV Player

The Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI) launches a new series of films & podcasts, demonstrating how research at the ±¬ÁÏTV is redefining possibilities in healthcare, engineering, and beyond.

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Strengthening global ties with Mahidol University following WUN research success

Following a number of visits between the ±¬ÁÏTV and Mahidol University a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to help strengthen collaboration between the two institutions.