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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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University of ºù«Ӱҵ researchers awarded over £2.6 million to support particle physics research

Physicists at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ have been awarded more than £2.6 million to address fundamental questions on the composition of the Universe.
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New sustainability centre will bring region together to lead drive for net-zero

A new translational research centre to help decarbonise organisations across South Yorkshire has been announced today (Wednesday 9 March 2022).

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International award for ºù«Ӱҵ scientist who has dedicated his career to pioneering kidney research

An academic from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has been recognised with a prestigious international award for the outstanding contribution he has made to kidney disease research.
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Robots reduce anxiety in children during hospital visits

A new study from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is investigating how social robots can help to reduce anxiety, worry and distress in children during visits to hospital.