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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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Photo credit: Chris Hara

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.
Graffiti reading “We need peace in Kenya” in Nairobi’s Kibera slum

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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Architecture Graduate works on NHS Nightingale Hospital project

Sheffield University School of Architecture graduate, Ben Warren, has been working with BDP on their project which repurposed London’s ExCel exhibition centre into the NHS Nightingale Hospital, in order to treat and support thousands more patients.
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Hastily introduced fake news laws could damage efforts to counter disinformation, UNESCO reports warn

Measures designed to curb the spread of disinformation related to the coronavirus could criminalise legitimate journalism, reports published by UNESCO have warned.
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At-home maker activities for kids and parents

Keep the kids entertained for hours with at-home activities using a range of everyday and scrap materials.

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Research engaged education with the National Videogame Museum

The School of Education has been working with the National Videogame Museum (NVM) to develop a research engaged education programme, providing free online resources for children.

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Gender justice and digital innovation in Africa

A new project will unite women changemakers and their male allies to ensure women have an equal say in Africa’s digital futures.