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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.
Picture of the ear piece device which is designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke

Stroke trial tests game-changing device to tackle arm weakness 

A groundbreaking trial, to test a device designed to help people regain arm strength after a stroke, is being led by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 
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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Students vote University of 91Ö±²¥ courses among the best for satisfaction

Students have voted University of 91Ö±²¥ courses as some of the best in the country, with overall satisfaction among students at 78 per cent, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
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More home test kits could prevent 11,000 bowel cancer deaths, study finds

More than 11,000 bowel cancer deaths could be prevented by simply sending an additional invitation to people who have not yet been screened, a new study by the University of 91Ö±²¥ has found.
The Orchestral Music of Afghanistan: Looking Forward

University of 91Ö±²¥ academic to conduct celebration of exiled Afghan composers

Nine new orchestral works by Afghan composers, many of whom are silenced in their home country and living in exile, will be showcased in a concert co-curated and conducted by a University of 91Ö±²¥ academic.
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Charity walk raises more than £70,000 for life-changing genetic disease research

Staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of 91Ö±²¥ have raised £73,000 for life-saving medical research after participating in a marathon walk across the Peak District.