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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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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).
Pledging support for ºù«Ӱҵ’s 16,400 international students

Why a reduction in international students would be bad for cities like ºù«Ӱҵ

This week, students from across the UK, and from further afield, have begun their studies at UK universities.

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Leaders pledge support for ºù«Ӱҵ’s 16,400 international students

ºù«Ӱҵ’s two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, ºù«Ӱҵ MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.

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University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of ºù«Ӱҵ spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.
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From School Food Memories to AI in Social Care: Explore the Festival of Social Science 2023 in ºù«Ӱҵ

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to ºù«Ӱҵ this autumn to delve into the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.
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Revolutionary energy storage technology being trialled by University of ºù«Ӱҵ engineers

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, is being trialled by researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.