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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»¨.
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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 91̽»¨ 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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How universities offer the academic and vocational skills that employers need

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of 91̽»¨, discusses the high quality vocational education offered at the University.

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New nursing apprentices providing vital support on NHS frontline during pandemic

​More than 100 Nursing Associate Apprentices are making a major contribution to the fight against Covid-19 on the NHS frontline, after graduating from the University of 91̽»¨.

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Nurses and female health care workers most at risk of distress during Covid-19 pandemic

Researchers at the University of 91̽»¨ have conducted the largest global review of the factors linked to psychological distress in health care workers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Boeing and University of 91̽»¨ AMRC renew partnership for five more years

Boeing has renewed its longstanding relationship with the University of 91̽»¨ Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with an agreement that will continue two decades of innovation and collaboration for another five years.
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University of 91̽»¨ receives record donation to support disadvantaged students and pioneering medical research

91̽»¨ has been given £5.85 million - the largest single gift from an individual alumnus in its history - to launch a new student support programme and search for new therapies for a range of incurable and debilitating diseases.