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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»¨ a partner in world’s first quantum devices foundry

91̽»¨ is part of a new consortium of academic and industrial partners that will bring quantum devices to 21st century applications.
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Renowned sleeping giants exhibition that drew crowds from around the world documented in new book

A new book documenting how an abandoned factory became a once in a lifetime art experience created by a world renowned street artist, has been launched.
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Will we still need Covid-19 volunteers in the new year?

During the first national lockdown of the Covid-19 pandemic earlier this year, and subsequent social restrictions, thousands of volunteers provided a vital lifeline for many vulnerable people.
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Kenyan film Supa Modo, follows nine-year-old Jo after being diagnosed with a terminal illness

Girls on film: a playlist for our times this Christmas

Dr Becky Parry, Programme Director of the new MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education at the School of Education, shares recommendations for children’s films with a unique female perspective to watch over the Christmas holidays.

Ejected stars do not just wander off into space, suggest researchers

New research from the University of 91̽»¨ has found that newly formed stars which are ejected from their birth region do not just wander off into space, but can interact with other star forming regions.