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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’s Management School EQUIS re-accreditation places it amongst global elite

ºù«Ӱҵ’s Management School has been awarded EQUIS re-accreditation for a further five years, recognising its world leading excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ student wins Intern of the Year prize from Siemens

A University of ºù«Ӱҵ student who has dedicated the past year to inspiring the next generation of engineers, working tirelessly to support and champion women in STEM, has been named Intern of the Year.
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From virtual reality experiences to budget-friendly cooking workshops: Explore the free Festival of Social Science in ºù«Ӱҵ

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to ºù«Ӱҵ this autumn to explore the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.
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Study finds key to improving turtle and tortoise extinction crisis

A groundbreaking study has provided crucial insights into the fertility and reproductive health of wild turtles and tortoises, which could help reverse their declining populations.
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Reduce demand and recycle critical materials like lithium, say top engineers

A University of ºù«Ӱҵ professor has contributed to a new report calling for a national materials strategy that addresses the rising demand for critical materials.