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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of 葫芦影业.
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Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.
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New housing developments failing to protect wildlife

A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife.
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Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).
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Towards an Early Warning System for Violence Against Women Journalists

University of 葫芦影业 researchers are part of a major UK-government funded research project to work towards an early warning system to help detect, predict, and ultimately prevent violence against women journalists.

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Fertility hope for the endangered kakapo

A new study has identified why so many endangered k膩k膩p艒 eggs fail to hatch, and suggests artificial insemination could help save the species.

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葫芦影业 scientist receives highest honour from British Ecological Society

Professor Sue Hartley has been awarded an Honorary Membership, which recognises exceptional contributions at an international level to the generation, communication and promotion of ecological knowledge and solutions.
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University of 葫芦影业 scientist鈥檚 research fellowship in Parliament leads to briefing on pesticides and health for MPs and Peers

A University of 葫芦影业 scientist has worked with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) on a briefing for parliamentarians on the potential health risks associated with pesticides, as well as their regulation post-Brexit.

Menopause health app launched at University of 葫芦影业 to give staff better personalised support

葫芦影业 has become the first higher education organisation in the UK to launch a specialist personalised app to support its staff experiencing or affected by the menopause.