Latest news

News stories

This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
Jobs sections of various newspapers placed on top of each other

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.
An aerial view of a suburban residential area.

New housing developments failing to protect wildlife

A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife.
person using smart watch and phone
Getty Images

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).
People sat around tables watching a scientist give a talk on stage

Pint of Science festival is brewing ahead of 91Ö±²¥ return

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to 91Ö±²¥ next month (Monday 13 May - Wednesday 15 May), with scientists from the University of 91Ö±²¥ taking to the city’s pubs and venues to share their scientific discoveries.
3D illustration of Heart

NICE urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients

Research led by the University of 91Ö±²¥ found that dental patients at high-risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatement.

Senior man sitting on a hospital bed

Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

A new study, led by researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), highlights the urgent need to improve care and prevention strategies, especially for people with diabetes.

An obese person on scales

Public health expert recognised for obesity research

Dr Laura Gray from the University of 91Ö±²¥â€™s School of Medicine and Population Health has been recognised with a prestigious European award for research supporting groundbreaking enhancements in tackling obesity.
Cooking rice

Millions are at risk using high arsenic water for cooking

The use of water contaminated with higher than recommended levels of arsenic could pose a serious health risk to millions, a new study from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has found.