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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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Major new project to study ways to improve access of poor to nutritious foods in India

A new research project to study ways in which poor communities in India can gain improved access to nutrient-dense foods in climate-friendly ways has been launched.
An antimony-based LiDAR sensor chip seen close up being handled in a lab

University of ºù«Ӱҵ start-up secures £4m investment to bring ‘world first’ sensor to mass market

A University of ºù«Ӱҵ spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market.
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Universities launch South Yorkshire Children’s University partnership

ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ Hallam University have launched a new partnership that will support the expansion of Children’s University in South Yorkshire.
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'Smart contact lens' to detect eye infections

Using the new ‘smart contact lens’ could prevent deaths caused by fungal eye infections in developing countries
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Chemical pollution in Yorkshire rivers to be studied in new project

ºù«Ӱҵ scientists are to investigate the impact of chemical pollution in Yorkshire’s rivers as part of a £1.6m study.