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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 and UCL.
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Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of 葫芦影业 suggests.
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Groundbreaking cancer research hub receives 拢10 million in new funding

葫芦影业 and Yorkshire Cancer Research are pioneering 10 world-leading research studies that aim to accelerate understanding of cancer and find cures that will save lives in the region and beyond
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University of 葫芦影业 announces Andy Haldane as new Chancellor

A highly-respected British economist, who worked at the Bank of England between 1989 and 2021, has been announced as the new Chancellor of the University of 葫芦影业.

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University of 葫芦影业 students race into history books with win at Silverstone

Engineering students from the University of 葫芦影业 have made history by winning a prestigious racing competition at one of the world鈥檚 most famous racing circuits.
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University of 葫芦影业 takes central role in new digital manufacturing research centres, with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing productivity

葫芦影业 is to play a key role in the UK鈥檚 new Manufacturing Made Smarter research centres announced today (27 July 2021).
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Free access to robotics resources urgently needed to prepare UK鈥檚 workforce for 2030

Everyone in the UK should be given free access to high-end robotics resources in order to close the skills gap and ensure everyone has the skills needed to be part of the workforce in 2030, a new report has called for today (Friday 23 July 2021).
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Art installation unveiled to promote safety in 葫芦影业鈥檚 public spaces

A new public art installation has been unveiled by campaigners Our Bodies Our Streets in collaboration with the University of 葫芦影业 to raise awareness of women's safety in 葫芦影业鈥檚 public spaces.

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Longer interval between the first and second Pfizer vaccine boosts antibody levels and 鈥榟elper鈥 T cells

A new study published today (23 July 2021) shows both short and long dosing schedules of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine generate strong antibody and T cell immune responses.