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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).
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ºù«Ӱҵ among UK cities that benefit the most from international students

International students in ºù«Ӱҵ have the third greatest impact on the UK’s economy, according to a new report published this week (16 May 2023).
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Family fun May Fayre will return bigger and better to ºù«Ӱҵ’s Weston Park!

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is returning bigger and better for 2023, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Council.
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Teenagers fleeing war helped to become future community leaders by University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Teenagers who have fled war or persecution in their home country are taking part in a new training programme, launched by the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, to help them become future community leaders.
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New study to measure effect of dietary supplement from tomatoes on men with fertility issues

ºù«Ӱҵ scientists have teamed up with Jessop Fertility to look at the effect of LactoLycopene, a simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes, on sperm quality in men attending fertility clinics.
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Cost of unpaid care in England and Wales now exceeds that of NHS budget

The value of unpaid care in England and Wales is now estimated to be £162 billion, exceeding that of the entire NHS budget in England for health service spending, which by comparison was £156 billion for 2020-21.