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Automation turbo charges growth for bubble tea company

Power of US

A bubble tea kit manufacturer has transformed its production line and unlocked international growth after investing in automation, thanks to working with robotics experts at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.

Bubble Panda
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Nursing fellow publishes wound care book for children

School of Health and Society

A Teaching and Learning fellow from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has published a children’s book, taking a magical approach to wound care.

An illustration of a young girl wearing a pink hat and a blue hoodie, surrounded by green trees
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Trial to test new physiotherapy treatment for osteoarthritis gets underway

School of Health and Society

Professor Stephen Preece, Professor of Biomechanics and Rehabilitation at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, has been awarded £500K by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to run a large randomised controlled trial to explore the...

An image of a transparent knee with bones visible beside the letters CMT
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× launches video series for International Women’s Day

Research

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is launching a short-form video series aligned to this year’s theme, Give to Gain.

Hands in solidarity graphic
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Government committee role for º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academic

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academic has been appointed to a Government committee aimed at helping people who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

Richard Fitton
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Expert comment: Spring Forecast

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In response to the Spring Forecast announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves this afternoon, Dr Maria Rana, Lecturer in Economics and Finance, comments:

Spring Budget
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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students power AI-driven immersive catwalk

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× students helped power the ‘world’s first’ AI-driven catwalk in a unique event last week.

A model walks a runway at THG Studios
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Pioneering cinema research project Nested Cinema secures AHRC Catalyst Award

Research

A pioneering º£½ÇÂÒÂ× research project that aims to reinvent the cinematic experience for the 21st century has received a substantial boost after being awarded a prestigious Catalyst Award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

The promo picture shows the environment for the Nested Cinema event
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Expert comment: how Middle East conflict threatens the Strait of Hormuz and UK supply chains

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In response to the conflict in the Middle East, Dr Jonathan Owens, a supply chain expert and Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, explains what this means for the Strait of Hormuz and UK supply chains:

Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker
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Figen Murray OBE reflects on the journey to Martyn’s Law at Annual Law Lecture

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School hosted its Annual Law Lecture on Thursday 26 February 2026, welcoming Figen Murray OBE to the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× for an evening of reflection and legal insight on matters of national significance.

Dr Emma Roberts, Dr Sally Penni MBE, Figen Murray OBE, Prof Francine Morris
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