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A 3D tomography image of PP mesh
91Ö±²¥-led study found PP mesh fibres became stiffer and showed signs of degradation 60 days after implantation, as seen in this 3D tomography image.

Vaginal mesh scandal: new evidence reveals further failings

New evidence of the failings of the material at the centre of the vaginal mesh scandal has been revealed by a major study by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Call to government to develop a cross-sector UK materials strategy

Professor Joan Cordiner, on behalf of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has signed a joint letter calling on the government to develop a joined-up, cross-sector strategy for using and managing materials in the UK.
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71st Hatfield Memorial Lecture

This year we welcomed Professor David Greenwood to give the 71st Hatfield Memorial Lecture.
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Success at the IChemE Global Awards

At this year’s IChemE Global Awards, we had six finalists and proudly returned with two prize winners and one highly commended project.
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Students rank Chemical Engineering at 91Ö±²¥ as top three for ‘student voice’ in Russell Group

The department also came first in the Russell Group for assessment and feedback in the latest NSS results.
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Cabinet Office publishes National Risk Register following a review led by University of 91Ö±²¥ engineer

The Cabinet Office has this week published the National Risk Register. It reveals the key risks facing the UK in the future – including pandemics and extreme weather caused by climate change.
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International Granulation Workshop celebrates 20 years of powder research in 91Ö±²¥

A week-long event saw leading academics, industry members and students converge on the University of 91Ö±²¥ to share insights into granulation.
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91Ö±²¥ researchers 3D-printed electric motor could revolutionise the industry

91Ö±²¥ researchers, working with collaborators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have developed an electric motor, using 3D printing technology, paving the way for future electric motors to increase their power using less material
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Sustainable biodegradable plastic packaging to be created from algae and bacteria co-culture in new research project

A multi-university research project led by 91Ö±²¥ aims to create biodegradable packaging from algae and bacteria grown on industrial wastewater.