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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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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.
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Newly-qualified doctor awarded Chancellor’s medal in recognition of her outstanding bravery in fight against pandemic

A courageous newly-qualified doctor who has been helping to save lives at the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic has been awarded the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Management buyout of Castings Technology International

The management team of Castings Technology International (CTI) and the University of 91Ö±²¥ have agreed a management buyout of the company.
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New academic report underlines challenges and opportunities confronting the UK now it has left the EU

Academics from the Department of Politics and International Relations contribute to new report underlining the challenges and opportunities that confront the United Kingdom now it has left the European Union.
The shift to home working during Covid-19 threatens the survival of local goods and services

Will Covid-19 kill the high street once and for all?

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only drastically changed how we live, but also how we work, and this could have long term consequences for the future of our cities, say academics from the University of 91Ö±²¥.