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Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of 91̽»¨ lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemist 

​​​​​​​Tributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of 91̽»¨ lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart. 
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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 91̽»¨.
General Waverly watching a musical performance in the film White Christmas
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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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).
Kilobots on a table congregating in a group.

Less chat can help robots make better decisions

New research that could help us use swarms of robots to tackle forest fires, conduct search and rescue operations at sea and diagnose problems inside the human body, has been published by engineers at the University of 91̽»¨.
91̽»¨'s Formula Student team

University of 91̽»¨ students race into history books with win at Silverstone

Engineering students from the University of 91̽»¨ have made history by winning a prestigious racing competition at one of the world’s most famous racing circuits.
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University of 91̽»¨ takes central role in new digital manufacturing research centres, with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing productivity

91̽»¨ is to play a key role in the UK’s new Manufacturing Made Smarter research centres announced today (27 July 2021).
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Free access to robotics resources urgently needed to prepare UK’s workforce for 2030

Everyone in the UK should be given free access to high-end robotics resources in order to close the skills gap and ensure everyone has the skills needed to be part of the workforce in 2030, a new report has called for today (Friday 23 July 2021).
Image of the Our Bodies Our Streets art installation at Ponderosa park

Art installation unveiled to promote safety in 91̽»¨â€™s public spaces

A new public art installation has been unveiled by campaigners Our Bodies Our Streets in collaboration with the University of 91̽»¨ to raise awareness of women's safety in 91̽»¨â€™s public spaces.