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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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Family fun May Fayre makes a welcome return to ºù«Ӱҵ

The May Fayre, a day of free family entertainment in the heart of ºù«Ӱҵ, is returning to the city for the first time since 2019, thanks to a partnership between the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and ºù«Ӱҵ City Council.
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Martyn Ware of The Human League and Heaven 17 to become Doctor of Music at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ

Martyn Ware, of The Human League and Heaven 17 fame, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ today (Wednesday 11 May 2022).
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ expands its support for students and scholars seeking sanctuary

ºù«Ӱҵ has pledged over £1 million to support students, scholars and other staff who are seeking sanctuary in the UK or affected by war in their home countries.

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Low-carbon energy grids could help rock dust absorb more CO2

Greener electricity grids could help us to use rock dust to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reach net zero much quicker, according to a new study from researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

University of ºù«Ӱҵ home to first of its kind low-carbon energy research rig

ºù«Ӱҵ’s Translational Energy Research Centre is now home to a state-of-the-art, low-carbon energy research rig, which is the first of its kind in the UK.