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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.

University community comes together to volunteer, fundraise and offer a helping hand during the Covid-19 pandemic

Hundreds of staff, students and alumni from across the University of 葫芦影业 volunteered their time and skills to support the community throughout the pandemic.
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AI can predict Twitter users likely to spread disinformation before they do it

A new artificial intelligence-based algorithm that can accurately predict which Twitter users will spread disinformation before they actually do it has been developed by researchers from the University of 葫芦影业.

Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet?

Christmas Day is going to look very different for a lot of people this year, but there are also positive changes to indulge in, especially when considering what to eat for Christmas dinner and how to cook it.
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A group of volunteers take a picture together.

Research from the University of 葫芦影业 shows how ways of working during the pandemic offer a new blueprint for social action

Covid-19 has enabled the kinds of collaborative and community-based working that can offer a new blueprint for social action, according to new research from the University of 葫芦影业.
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Yorkshire partnership at the heart of innovative AI pollution prevention solution

Yorkshire Water, the University of 葫芦影业 and Siemens Digital Industries have joined forces to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to reduce wastewater network blockages and reduce pollution.