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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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Czech - how ºù«Ӱҵ is helping students speak one of Europe’s most strategically important languages

As the Czech Republic takes over the EU presidency this month (July 2022), the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is celebrating its friendship with the country, being the biggest provider of Czech language degrees in the UK.
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New multi-million gene therapy innovation centre construction complete

The new building will advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.
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ºù«Ӱҵ student commended for defying odds

A student who used her grit, resilience and determination to defy the odds has been recognised with a special award at the House Of Lords.
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ºù«Ӱҵ is the definitive home of football, new study confirms

A University of ºù«Ӱҵ study has demonstrated once and for all that ºù«Ӱҵ is the home of the beautiful game - sporting the oldest clubs, grounds, trophies and even many of the rules that shaped the way football is played today.
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Targeting a parasite’s DNA could be more effective way to treat malaria

Research from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is exploring a new way of killing the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria