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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).
A lady holding her hands while suffering from pain

AI brain imaging technology given funding boost to help revolutionise healthcare research for patients with chronic nerve pain

Innovative AI technology which can identify new biomarkers that could lead to more effective chronic nerve pain treatments, has been awarded a funding boost to revolutionise healthcare.

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University of 91Ö±²¥ top in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

91Ö±²¥ has been placed top in the Russell Group, according to the latest National Student Survey published this week (10 August 2023).
A close up of semiconductors during the manufacturing process

University of 91Ö±²¥ professor to help grow UK semiconductor sector

An academic from the University of 91Ö±²¥ is set to help the government boost the UK semiconductor sector, as part of a new advisory panel that held its first meeting last week (3 August 2023).
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No form of education is a rip off: The crackdown should be on narratives that it is

In a world where education holds the key to success, the 'rip-off degrees' narrative risks stifling potential.
Gell Street Pocket Park

Recycled pocket park opens to the public

91Ö±²¥ has officially opened a new public pocket park, designed to bring nature to the doorstep of the University campus.