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Student doctors have ‘profound impact’ at ºù«Ӱҵ’s Pakistan Muslim Centre

Student medics at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have the chance to work with and learn from communities as part of their social accountability placement. We speak to third year David Thomas about his experiences at the Pakistan Muslim Centre (PMC).
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BRIDGES for dementia is underpinned by technology development work centred on lived experience, such as Dr Jennifer MacRitchie’s work with community groups to develop new musical technologies for people living with dementia. (photo credit: Kitty Turner).

Harnessing technology to help people with dementia remain at home

ºù«Ӱҵ is leading one of four new networks which will boost the use and development of novel tools and technologies enabling people with dementia to remain independent at home for longer.
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Celebrating Excellence: Six University of ºù«Ӱҵ Researchers Recognised as NIHR Senior Investigators

ºù«Ӱҵ is celebrating a remarkable achievement as six of our outstanding researchers have been recognised as National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators.

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New course: Utility data for use in cost-effectiveness models

We are pleased to announce that bookings are now open for the following online short course at SCHARR. Course comprises of six individual sessions covering a variety of topics relating to utility data.
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Yorkshire Medical Schools Teachers and Advisers Conference 2025

The Yorkshire Medical Schools (Hull York, Leeds, and ºù«Ӱҵ) invite you to join us for this year’s Teachers and Advisers Conference. The event is designed to provide teachers and advisers with valuable insights into medical school applications.
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Heather Mortiboys: Pioneering research in neuroscience and inspiring the next generation

From an early fascination with science to leading groundbreaking research in neurodegenerative diseases, Professor Heather Mortiboys has carved out a remarkable career in neuroscience and metabolism.
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Researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ lead innovative advance drug testing for Parkinson’s treatment

Researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ lead on an innovative pre-clinical project, funded by Cure Parkinson’s, aimed at testing, evaluating, and comparing potential treatments that could slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
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£1 million funding boost for research into preventing breast cancer recurrence

Researchers working to understand why some breast cancers come back years later and form incurable secondary tumours, have received a £1 million funding boost.
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£1.6 million awarded to improve mental health treatment through innovative research

Innovative research to assess the effectiveness of digital and talking therapies for anxiety and depression has been given a £1.6 million boost.