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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 students set to hit £1 million with ‘Donate, Don’t Waste’ scheme

A scheme to help ºù«Ӱҵ students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the equivalent of £1 million in donations this summer.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ appoints new Chair of University Council

ºù«Ӱҵ is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council. 
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New campaign to help people outside ºù«Ӱҵ discover the city’s uniqueness

ºù«Ӱҵ City Council and the city’s two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes ºù«Ӱҵ a distinct destination to live and study
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ºù«Ӱҵ walkers raising thousands for life-saving genetic research

Hundreds of staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are hiking across the Peak District today (Friday 24 June 2022) to raise money for life-changing genetic disease therapies.
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A journey of friendship and collaboration to strengthen medical education in Iraq

For the past 13 years, Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax have played an instrumental role in helping Iraqi medics and health organisations develop medical curricula and training programmes.