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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 葫芦影业.
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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 葫芦影业 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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Our response to the Government Food Strategy

The Government鈥檚 long-awaited National Food Strategy, published on 13 June, was greeted with dismay and disappointment by members of the University of 葫芦影业鈥檚 Institute for Sustainable Food.
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Tennis club at University of 葫芦影业 crowned best of its kind in Britain

葫芦影业 Tennis Club has been named the best of its kind in Britain after receiving the University of the Year accolade at the LTA Tennis Awards 2022.
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Research shows hospice care was compromised during pandemic, but there is hope for the future聽

During the Covid-19 pandemic hospice care across the West Midlands fell below the 鈥済old-standard鈥 despite the best efforts of frontline healthcare professionals.
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University of 葫芦影业 ranked within top 100 universities in 2023 QS World University Rankings

葫芦影业 has been ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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New research report reveals the impact of pricing on people drinking at harmful levels

University of 葫芦影业 research evaluates the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on people who drink alcohol at harmful levels, including those dependent on alcohol and those accessing treatment services.