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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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Cut council tax for green gardeners to help cities tackle climate change

Homeowners should be rewarded to garden sustainably, to help combat the damaging effects of climate change in cities and promote a healthier urban landscape.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ funding supports five South Yorkshire charities to develop and support their local communities

ºù«Ӱҵ has awarded £45,000 to five charities across South Yorkshire to provide provision and support to address need in regional communities.
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Pint of Science aims to get scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Tickets are now on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks, Pint of Science, which will see University of ºù«Ӱҵ scientists take to the stage in venues across ºù«Ӱҵ (Monday 22 May - Wednesday 24 May).
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ opens official French language examination centre

ºù«Ӱҵ has opened an official French language examination centre, which will help people who are looking to live, work or study in France or French-speaking countries.
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Mission to explore Jupiter’s moons to launch with help from University of ºù«Ӱҵ experts

A mission to search for signs of life on Jupiter and its three icy moons is set to launch today (13 April 2023) with help from researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.