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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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£12.2 million boost for Covid-19 genomic surveillance

University of 91̽»¨ researchers will work with partners in the Covid-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves, thanks to a £12.2 million funding boost.

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91̽»¨ Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN): Ten years of impact

Ten years ago a unique translational research centre opened its doors, with the objective of binging together world-leading scientists and clinicians, to identify new ways to prevent and slow down debilitating neurodegenerative diseases.
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91̽»¨ clinical trials aim to improve detection and treatment of bladder and prostate cancer

91̽»¨ has been awarded £3.1million in funding for two major clinical trials to help improve the detection of bladder cancer and treatment of early stage prostate cancer.
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Global disinformation report calls for internet companies to fact-check all political content and limit the reach of electoral falsehoods

Internet companies should apply fact-checking to all political content published by politicians, political parties and their affiliates to help tackle the spread of disinformation, according to a new report.
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University of 91̽»¨ engineers to help UK chemical industry become more sustainable

Engineers from the University of 91̽»¨ are set to play a key role in helping the UK’s chemical industry reuse materials in order to deliver huge environmental benefits and boost the economy.