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Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart

Tributes to University of 91Ö±²¥ lecturer and Nobel prize-winning chemist 

​​​​​​​Tributes from the global scientific community have been paid to a former University of 91Ö±²¥ lecturer and Nobel prize winning chemist, Professor Sir J.Fraser Stoddart. 
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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 91Ö±²¥.
General Waverly watching a musical performance in the film White Christmas
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).
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Obesity may exacerbate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, new study shows

New research from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease.
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Recognition for 91Ö±²¥ scientists involved in Covid-19 Lighthouse Labs project

Staff and students at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire.

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Snub social media for citizen assemblies to heal divisions in society, researcher says

Social media is where many people go to debate contentious political issues, but it might not be the best place for rational debate that delivers real change and heals divisions in society, according to new research from an academic at the University
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91Ö±²¥ sustainability expert contributes to carbon offsetting report

Reducing emissions must be the priority for UK universities but carbon offsetting can also support the transition to net-zero, according to a briefing by experts from the COP26 Universities Network.
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New £1.6 million research project to support development of drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND)

Researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been awarded funding to support their partnership with Aclipse Therapeutics and advance the translational development of M102 - a drug candidate for the treatment of motor neuron disease.