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Inaugural lecture - Professor Sue Sherman

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Sherman will be talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) and the ~5% of cancers it causes.
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White Rose Equity in Leadership Development programme

Dr Asha Akram and Saniya Rabbani from the School of Psychology and Dr Moaed Al Meselmani from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences have been accepted onto the White Rose Equity in Leadership Development programme.
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Scientists identify key protein driving ovarian cancer spread

A new study has identified the protein ADAMTS5 as playing a crucial role in the spread of ovarian cancer cells, offering a potential new target for future treatments.
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Faculty of Science Graduate Showcase 2025

This year's Faculty of Science Graduate Showcase will be held in The Octagon on Thursday 3rd April 2025, 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
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Tackling plastic pollution with biodegradable films for agriculture

A new research project is tackling the environmental challenges posed by traditional plastics in agriculture by developing sustainable, protein-based films from waste materials.