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º£½ÇÂÒÂ× academics continue pioneering work towards more inclusive midwifery care
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.
The Conversation | DeepSeek: what you need to know about the Chinese firm disrupting the AI landscape
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 .
New policy brief recommends measures to promote digital inclusion of disabled people
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.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× graduate reflects on emotional journey with rugby league titans Wigan Warriors
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.
New AI research could transform damp and mould detection in UK homes
New research from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× reveals a revolutionary way to tackle damp, mould, and home disrepair using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
£1.3 million funding awarded for research on migrant health
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.
Expert comment: DeepSeek release
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.
Ashley makes strong case for strength training for all
“If it were a pill, strength training would be called a miracle cure.â€
Tackling tomorrow’s engineering research challenges
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.
Lecture series marks 25 years of Contemporary Military History at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
A series of special lectures are being held to mark 25 years of the University’s groundbreaking BA Contemporary Military & International History (CMIH) programme.