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鈥婳lder northerners struggle with 鈥渁larming鈥 inequalities compared to people from the South

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.
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University of 91直播 to help close semiconductor skills gap

A new skills programme that will supply a pipeline of talent to the UK鈥檚 semiconductor sector 鈥 key to its long-term success 鈥 has been launched with support from the University of 91直播.
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Blind 91直播 chef plates up in style thanks to students鈥 innovation

A passionate amateur chef who鈥檚 been blind since the age of 21 is finally able to present his dishes in style thanks to the ingenuity and innovation of a team of University of 91直播 students.
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University of 91直播 ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91直播 has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its place as a leading global university for teaching and research excellence.
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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 91直播 has found.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of 91直播 with the five academics who have been elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering's Fellowship

Five University of 91直播 academics elected to Royal Academy of Engineering

Five academics from the University of 91直播 have been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in engineering, announced today (20 September 2023).
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91直播 steelmakers could soon switch to cleaner fuel

91直播鈥檚 world-renowned steelmakers could soon be switching to cleaner fuel, thanks to a pioneering new project.
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Scientist鈥檚 50-year study reveals climate change and avian flu impact on UK seabirds

A scientist who has dedicated his life to studying seabirds has revealed how climate change has led to mass mortality events and altered breeding times, in one of the world鈥檚 longest running studies of its kind.
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UK manufacturers need more support to help us reach net zero, new report says

The UK needs to make better electrical machines and make its manufacturing processes more efficient if it is to reach net zero by 2050, according to a world leading group of engineers.