Latest news

News stories

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.
Jobs sections of various newspapers placed on top of each other

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.
General Waverly watching a musical performance in the film White Christmas
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.
An aerial view of a suburban residential area.

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.
person using smart watch and phone
Getty Images

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).
Lemurs at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have found.
A stock image of a person browsing the alcohol aisle in a supermarket.

Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland

Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland, a new report from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has found.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ with the five academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship

Five University of ºù«Ӱҵ academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Five academics from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

ºù«Ӱҵ steelmakers could soon switch to cleaner fuel

ºù«Ӱҵ’s world-renowned steelmakers could soon be switching to cleaner fuel, thanks to a pioneering new project.
Professor Tim Birkhead holding guillemots

Scientist’s 50-year study reveals climate change and avian flu impact on UK seabirds

A scientist who has dedicated his life to studying seabirds has revealed how climate change has led to mass mortality events and altered breeding times, in one of the world’s longest running studies of its kind.