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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).
The robot medic administering an injection to a model patient

New robot medics to go where doctors can’t, developed by University of 91Ö±²¥ scientists

Game-changing robotics technology that can provide remote medical treatment to casualties in high-risk emergency environments, has been developed by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ awarded University Mental Health Charter Award

91Ö±²¥ has been awarded the University Mental Health Charter Award from Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity.

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Stretchable robotic fabrics, developed by University of 91Ö±²¥ scientists

Robotic fabrics that can shrink, grow in size and move with precision are becoming a reality, thanks to new research from scientists at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
'Seeking Resilience' an artists representation of a garden designed by student Camellia Hayes. Credit: India Hobson.

New generation of young designers showcase best of 91Ö±²¥ talent at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Eight aspiring landscape architects from the University of 91Ö±²¥ will be showcasing garden designs at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor

Self Esteem singer Rebecca Lucy Taylor to be awarded honorary degree from University of 91Ö±²¥

Chart-topping Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, will be made an honorary Doctor of Music at the University of 91Ö±²¥ today (Monday 17 July 2023).