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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.
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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¥.
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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 91Ö±²¥ 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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Switch to a bio-based economy boosted by new University of 91Ö±²¥ initiative

The discovery phase for a new network that is set to help speed up the development and adoption of bio-based and biodegradable packaging - reducing our reliance on fossil resources - has been launched by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Artificial intelligence tool predicts kidney failure six times faster than human expert analysts

Kidney doctors and clinical scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are using artificial intelligence to predict when a person's kidneys might fail six times faster than manual process.
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Millions more UK households still facing hardship due to energy price crisis

A new way to define and measure which households are most vulnerable to the energy price crisis has been published to help policy makers better identify those who will struggle to withstand the ongoing challenges in the UK energy market. 
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Study to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK's buildings

A new project led by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥ will explore the extent to which the circular economy could meet the UK’s building needs using zero new material extractions, zero emissions and zero waste.
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91Ö±²¥ retains ‘real ale capital of the world’ title, as thriving brewing industry drives tourism and regeneration

91Ö±²¥ has retained its position as the real ale capital of the world, with the thriving brewing industry driving tourism and regeneration in the steel city, a new report reveals.