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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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University ranked highly in Times Higher Education World University rankings 2024

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked 13th in the UK and 105th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.
Pledging support for 91Ö±²¥â€™s 16,400 international students

Why a reduction in international students would be bad for cities like 91Ö±²¥

This week, students from across the UK, and from further afield, have begun their studies at UK universities.

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Leaders pledge support for 91Ö±²¥â€™s 16,400 international students

91Ö±²¥â€™s two universities have joined forces with the South Yorkshire Mayor, 91Ö±²¥ MPs, council leaders and business leaders to outline their support for international students.

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University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company Crucible Therapeutics raises £5 million to advance pioneering treatments for neurological diseases

University of 91Ö±²¥ spinout company, Crucible Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat the most common genetic form of MND and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), has secured £5 million from Northern Gritstone.
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From School Food Memories to AI in Social Care: Explore the Festival of Social Science 2023 in 91Ö±²¥

The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to 91Ö±²¥ this autumn to delve into the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.