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DARE Art Prize shortlist announced

Published
Thursday 19th January, 2017
Categories
University
Science
Arts & Culture

The University's Cultural Institute and Opera North have announced the shortlist for their inaugural DARE Art Prize.

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Giving robots a change of heart

Published
Thursday 19th January, 2017
Categories
Technology
Health

A prototype robotic sleeve, which can wrap around a weak heart before synchronising with its natural motion to help it keep beating, has been developed by an international team of engineers.

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Professor lobbies at Davos summit for a better global food system

Published
Wednesday 18th January, 2017
Categories
Research and innovation
Business and partnerships

The global food system needs to be made more equitable and sustainable, according to a University expert who is lobbying senior politicians and business figures this week.

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Arthritis drug cuts heart attack risk

Published
Wednesday 11th January, 2017
Categories
Health
News

A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can reduce the risk of heart attacks in such patients by nearly 40%, a new study has found.

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New study estimates frequency of volcanic eruptions

Published
Tuesday 3rd January, 2017
Categories
Business & Economy
Environment

Holidaymakers concerned about fresh volcanic eruptions causing flight-disrupting ash clouds might be reassured by a study setting out the first reliable estimates of their frequency.