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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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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 ºù«Ӱҵ.
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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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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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University of ºù«Ӱҵ to spearhead open research drive

ºù«Ӱҵ has been awarded funding to lead the national uptake of open research practices.

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Coming home... people of ºù«Ӱҵ invited to submit artwork for exhibition on experiences of home now, and in the future

Being Human Festival returns to University of ºù«Ӱҵ this year with an event designed to bring the city together with creativity.
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New gene therapy pathway could protect us from cancer and dementia

Researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have discovered a new gene therapy pathway that has the potential to protect us against serious life-limiting diseases such as cancer and dementia.
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ºù«Ӱҵ scientists to study how environmental factors affect our genes

Scientists at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ will study how environmental factors could play a part in changing our genes, thanks to a £1.5m award from UKRI.

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Emotion, energy and hope! Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Headlining the new concert season at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ this November will be internationally renowned pianist Imogen Cooper. The concert will be a celebration of the University receiving its All-Steinway School accreditation.