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Massive Attack band

Musicians partner with University on climate research

Bristol-based band Massive Attack are partnering with The Tyndall Centre to analyse the impact of the music industry on the environment.
Mark Radcliffe

Mark Radcliffe helps launch cancer fundraising campaign

‘Re-write cancer’ is a joint collaboration between Cancer Research UK, The Christie Charitable Fund and the University.

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Measuring the impact of digital mental health services for young people

University researchers have partnered with an online mental health service to evidence the impact of support services available for 11-18 year olds.
Sugar cane field in Brazil

Waste biomass turned into high-value chemicals

Research shows how waste sugar cane and wheat straw from agricultural processes can be made directly into valuable chemicals.
Toxic pollutants converted into industrial chemicals

Toxic pollutants converted into industrial chemicals

Research shows how exhaust gas stream pollutants can be converted into useful industrial chemicals using water and air.
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Musicians at serious risk of Tinnitus

Study shows people working in the music industry are twice as likely to develop Tinnitus as people working in quieter occupations.
Cancer researchers with test tubes

Arthritis drugs help prevent cancer spreading

Arthritis drugs could help treat breast cancer following the discovery of the role of bone marrow in the spread of the disease.
International Space Station

University launches materials to Space Station

Researchers have developed new aerodynamic materials, which have been sent to the International Space Station for testing.
Research Beacons

Research Beacons

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