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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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University of 91̽»¨ retains top spot in Russell Group in National Student Survey

91̽»¨ is top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (10 July 2024).
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Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer

Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown.
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Inaugural Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners announced

The outstanding achievements of colleagues and partners from across the University of 91̽»¨ and beyond were celebrated in the inaugural University of 91̽»¨ Knowledge Exchange (KE) and Impact Awards.
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Record-breaking rocket launched by University of 91̽»¨ students

A supersonic rocket that has broken a series of UK and European altitude records, has been built by a team of students at the University of 91̽»¨.

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Important step forward in stem cell therapy for rare bowel disease

Stem cell therapy could be used to treat sufferers of a rare bowel disease, a new study led by researchers at the University of 91̽»¨ and University College London (UCL), has demonstrated.