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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 Sheffield.
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Improving the evidence base for adult social care

The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health have, in partnership, been invited to become a member of the School for Social Care Research (SSCR).
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New £3 million project will tackle inequality in Africa's clean energy transition

The use of fossil fuels, for example in domestic cooking, disproportionately affects the health of women. As African countries transition away from fossil fuels, new research seeks to promote institutional and policy reforms for greater equality.
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What does it take to build a peaceful society? The 3 golden rules that make a difference

For The Conversation, Professor Stef Pukallus discusses how policymakers define and build peace with a model called 'communicative peacebuilding', using Kenya as an example.
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Research supports Caribbean leaders’ call for a ‘Marshall plan’ in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

Small island states are often the hardest hit by climate-related disasters yet face daunting levels of economic debt. New research has bolstered the calls of politicians and academics for greater support from the UK government.
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Professor Helen Kennedy elected as Fellow of the British Academy

The British Academy has bestowed its highest honour in recognition of Helen's research which investigates how developments in digital technology are experienced in everyday life.
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Inaugural Knowledge Exchange and Impact Award winners for Social Sciences announced

The outstanding achievements of colleagues and partners from across the University of Sheffield and beyond were celebrated in the inaugural UoS Knowledge Exchange (KE) and Impact Awards.
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SPERI Presents… podcast: Inaugural episode and first series now online

SPERI is excited to announce that the inaugural episode of 'SPERI Presents...', our brand new podcast, and the first three episodes of 'Lessons in power: What can the new Labour government learn from the last one?' are online.

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Blast Theory announced as artist in residence for University of Sheffield responsible AI project

Blast Theory has been announced at London Data Week today as the embedded artist in residence for an ongoing research project that will help define the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).