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Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of 91探花 lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemist聽

鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婽ributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of 91探花 lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart.聽
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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 91探花.
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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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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).
A young couple in bed with the man lying on his back snoring and the woman covering her ears with a pillow

AI could be the secret to a better night鈥檚 sleep

Proof of who snores the loudest and advice on how to stop it may finally be coming to families across the country thanks to artificial intelligence developed by researchers at the University of 91探花.

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GPs and district nurses feel emotional strain from increased need for end-of-life care

GPs and district nurses feel 鈥渆motionally and physically drained鈥 as a result of an increased need for end-of-life-care during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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91探花 secures major investment in medical research training programme聽

91探花 has been awarded a share of 拢79 million to train the next generation of researchers to tackle major health problems facing people in the North of England and around the world.
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Northern Gritstone announces leadership team

Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and 91探花, has appointed Lord Jim O鈥橬eill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
A farmer on a rooftop garden in Durban, South Africa

Experts unite to help cities solve unprecedented climate challenges

Combining technological, nature-based and social solutions is the best way to make heavily populated cities more resilient to climate change, say researchers.