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Helping cities to thrive 
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A new partnership in offshore wind 
Professor David James
Biologics are the future 
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Healthcare of the future is in our hands 
Professor Sheila MacNeil
Engineering corneal regeneration 
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Thermal wound imaging diagnosis 
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The rise of Aerospace 4.0 
Dr Nick Weston
Revolutionising titanium production 

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