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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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Rare early Bronze Age log coffin discovered on Lincolnshire golf course

An early Bronze Age log coffin containing the remains of a man buried with an axe thought to date from 4,000 years ago has been discovered accidently on a golf course.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ researchers recognised as leaders of innovation

Three academics from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been recognised for being at the forefront of research and innovation in the UK by a prestigious fellowship scheme.
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New report reveals international students in ºù«Ӱҵ bring £313 million benefit to economy    

New research has revealed that just one year’s intake of incoming international students in the ºù«Ӱҵ Central constituency brings £313 million of benefit to the UK economy.
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Off the Shelf literary festival returns to ºù«Ӱҵ for its 30th edition with celebration of city’s poetry

Off the Shelf, one of the most well known and loved literary festivals in the UK, celebrates its 30th edition in 2021.
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Pop-Up University returns to bring University of ºù«Ӱҵ research to the public

A free festival at which some of the latest pioneering research from the worlds of healthcare, science, technology and art will be presented to the public for the first time is set to be held in ºù«Ӱҵ this month (18-19 September 2021).