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The University of Bradford is marking 60 years of innovation and impact this weekend.
The higher education institution was chartered on October 18, 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in the UK.
It traces its roots, however, back to 1832 as the Mechanics Institute, which provided technical education for workers in Bradford.
As part of its diamond anniversary celebrations, the Telegraph & Argus has rounded up five key inventions and research breakthroughs from the university that have had both local and global impacts.
A band playing at the University's 40th anniversary in 2006 (Image: Andy Garbutt)
Pioneer of chemotherapy and cancer research
Cancer research at Bradford dates back to the 1950s, when Robert Lowry Turner and George Whyte-Watson pioneered early chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.
Their work led to the creation of the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics and the development of the Crocus Smart-Bomb, a targeted cancer treatment derived from the autumn crocus plant.
Invention of world-renowned 'Bradford sling'
Following the 1985 Valley Parade fire, the university played a crucial role in medical innovation.
Professor David Sharpe, a plastic surgeon, and engineer John "Jess" Boot developed the Bradford Sling to immobilise and protect injured arms and hands.
The device is now used around the world.
Gerry Marsden tries on the 'Bradford Sling', with David Sharpe second left
Leading dementia care
In the 1990s, Professor Tom Kitwood developed the Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) tool, which transformed dementia care by focusing on the patient’s lived experience.
More than 10,000 practitioners have been trained to use DCM.
In 2015, the university was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its work in this field.
Founder of first peace studies department
In 1973, the world’s first Professor of Peace Studies, Adam Curle, established what would become a globally recognised centre for peace, conflict and development research.
Adam Curle with Peace Studies students
The department has become a leading centre for research on peace, conflict, and development, with its expertise sought by the United Nations, World Bank, and European Union.
AI usage in organ donor research
More recently, researchers have developed OrQA (Organ Quality Assessment), an artificial intelligence system that uses deep learning to assess donor organs.
This technology could help hundreds more patients receive life-saving kidney and liver transplants each year.