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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academics continue pioneering work towards more inclusive midwifery care

School of Health and Society

A new paper led by º£½ÇÂÒÂ× midwifery lecturers aims to review and evaluate the ways in which educators are trying to better address the diverse maternity care needs of women and birthing people from the global majority.

Two female student midwives conducting new-born checks.
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The Conversation | DeepSeek: what you need to know about the Chinese firm disrupting the AI landscape

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

Co-authored by Dr Richard Whittle, University Fellow at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×’s Business School, alongside University of Leeds' Dr Stuart Mills, for The Conversation .

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New policy brief recommends measures to promote digital inclusion of disabled people

School of Health and Society

With policy agendas increasingly focussed on promoting a ‘digital by default’ approach, online access and digital skills are now essential for many aspects of life, including work, education, and welfare.

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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate reflects on emotional journey with rugby league titans Wigan Warriors

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate has shared her story on how she came to land a dream job at her favourite childhood sports team which entered rugby league folklore after winning a historic quadruple in 2024.

Vic Ashton with the Super League trophy
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New AI research could transform damp and mould detection in UK homes

Research

New research from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× reveals a revolutionary way to tackle damp, mould, and home disrepair using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

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£1.3 million funding awarded for research on migrant health

Research

A grant of £1.3 million from United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been awarded for a research project to study whether international migrants are living longer lives in worse health compared to non-migrants.

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Expert comment: DeepSeek release

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School

In response to DeepSeek’s release and its subsequent impact on the US stock market, plus global tech, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×'s Dr Richard Whittle shares his thoughts.

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Ashley makes strong case for strength training for all

School of Health and Society

“If it were a pill, strength training would be called a miracle cure.â€

Ashley helps a female colleague with a strength routine
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Tackling tomorrow’s engineering research challenges

Research

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is part of a new network aimed at tackling key strategic challenges and supporting future growth. Six transdisciplinary research projects based at UK institutions will each receive a share of a £10 million investment.

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Lecture series marks 25 years of Contemporary Military History at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

A series of special lectures are being held to mark 25 years of the University’s groundbreaking BA Contemporary Military & International History (CMIH) programme.

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