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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 healthcare researchers awarded £12 million to accelerate scientific discoveries into new medical treatments

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) ºù«Ӱҵ Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has received a £12 million funding boost.
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Past innovators can offer us a guide to shaping the future of industry

Ahead of the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Data Cloud, our Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts and WANdisco CEO David Richards discuss the future of industry in The Times.
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Swarms of advanced UAVs to collect key environment data

Swarms of advanced unmanned aircraft are set to carry out aerial surveys of Antarctica – gathering crucial data on changes to the region’s environment and wildlife – as part of new research with engineers from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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ºù«Ӱҵ students dedicate 33,000 hours volunteering in the local community

Dedicated students from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have spent 33,443 hours volunteering to help the local community over the past 12 months.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ highlighted as one of England’s best for working with businesses

ºù«Ӱҵ has been recognised as one of the best universities in the country for working with businesses, developing IP, commercialising research and public and community engagement.