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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.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

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 a partner in world鈥檚 first quantum devices foundry

葫芦影业 is part of a new consortium of academic and industrial partners that will bring quantum devices to 21st century applications.
A photo of a sleeping giant lying on its side

Renowned sleeping giants exhibition that drew crowds from around the world documented in new book

A new book documenting how an abandoned factory became a once in a lifetime art experience created by a world renowned street artist, has been launched.
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Will we still need Covid-19 volunteers in the new year?

During the first national lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year, and subsequent social restrictions, thousands of volunteers provided a vital lifeline for many vulnerable people.
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Kenyan film Supa Modo, follows nine-year-old Jo after being diagnosed with a terminal illness

Girls on film: a playlist for our times this Christmas

Dr Becky Parry, Programme Director of the new MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education at the School of Education, shares recommendations for children鈥檚 films with a unique female perspective to watch over the Christmas holidays.

Ejected stars do not just wander off into space, suggest researchers

New research from the University of 葫芦影业 has found that newly formed stars which are ejected from their birth region do not just wander off into space, but can interact with other star forming regions.