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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).
Houses at the University of Nottingham's Creative Energy Homes complex

Revolutionary energy storage technology being trialled by University of 91Ö±²¥ engineers

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, is being trialled by researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Endangered species' poo could help fight against diabetic ulcers

Poo from endangered animals could be the source of a potential new treatment for the infectious bacteria that cause diabetic foot ulcers, researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have found.
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Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland

Inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic have eroded the effectiveness of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland, a new report from the University of 91Ö±²¥ has found.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of 91Ö±²¥ with the five academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship

Five University of 91Ö±²¥ academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Five academics from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).
Hot Steel Moving Into Forging Machine

91Ö±²¥ steelmakers could soon switch to cleaner fuel

91Ö±²¥â€™s world-renowned steelmakers could soon be switching to cleaner fuel, thanks to a pioneering new project.