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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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Major research facility will help UK become world leader in semiconductor R&D

A major research facility that will support the UK in its position as a world-leader in semiconductor R&D is being led by researchers at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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91Ö±²¥ students set to hit £1 million with ‘Donate, Don’t Waste’ scheme

A scheme to help 91Ö±²¥ students donate reusable items and minimise their impact on the environment and local community when they move out of their student accommodation, is set to hit the equivalent of £1 million in donations this summer.
A photo of the new Chair of the University Council, Martin Temple

University of 91Ö±²¥ appoints new Chair of University Council

91Ö±²¥ is pleased to announce a new Chair of the University Council. 
Three prospective students sit on a yellow sofa on a hill overlooking the picturesque Peak District

New campaign to help people outside 91Ö±²¥ discover the city’s uniqueness

91Ö±²¥ City Council and the city’s two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes 91Ö±²¥ a distinct destination to live and study
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91Ö±²¥ walkers raising thousands for life-saving genetic research

Hundreds of staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of 91Ö±²¥ are hiking across the Peak District today (Friday 24 June 2022) to raise money for life-changing genetic disease therapies.