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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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Battery health problems may have just been solved by 91Ö±²¥ engineers

A new way of determining the internal structure and health of batteries that power many of the electronic devices and vehicles at the centre of our everyday lives, has been developed by mechanical engineers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Dedicated nurse helping to change the future of healthcare given international award

A dedicated Professor of Nursing from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has been recognised with an international award for helping to change the future of healthcare.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company to pioneer novel therapies for genetic neurological diseases

BlackfinBio has raised £2.75 million seed investment to advance revolutionary treatments for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP).

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City campaign receives prestigious prize at Times Higher Education Awards 2023

91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Hallam University have been awarded Outstanding Marketing and Communications Team of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards, for their joint campaign to showcase 91Ö±²¥.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked 24th in the world for sustainability in QS rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked 24th globally out of more than 1,400 institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, as well as 7th in the UK and 12th in Europe.