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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

91Ö±²¥ has been ranked within the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020, reaffirming its position as a leading global university for teaching and research.
SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of 91Ö±²¥ Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of 91Ö±²¥ Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
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Unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever, according to new Unpaid Care Dashboard

Unpaid carers are now providing more hours of care than ever, according to a new interactive digital dashboard, launched by the Centre for Care at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
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Introducing our ACoSS fellows

The Academy of Social Sciences (ACoSS) have awarded Fellowships to two University of 91Ö±²¥ academics due to their outstanding contributions to research and the application of social science to policy, education, society or the economy.

An exhibition based on research by Professor Vanesa Castán Broto from the Urban Institute will feature in the prestigious British Academy Summer Showcase this June.

Professor’s research to feature in British Academy Summer Showcase

An exhibition based on research by Professor Vanesa Castán Broto from the Urban Institute will feature in the prestigious British Academy Summer Showcase this June.
Sally Whitney with assistant dog Ethan

Assistance dogs improve mental health of disabled young people

Assistance dogs have a significant positive impact on the mental health of disabled young people, according to a report by the University of 91Ö±²¥ and charity Canine Partners.
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University of 91Ö±²¥ takes 16 ‘top 100’ spots in global subject rankings

91Ö±²¥ has reaffirmed its position as a world-leading institution for research and teaching in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
A glacial erosion

How fast do glaciers erode?

New insights into rates of bedrock erosion by glaciers around the world will help to identify better sites for the safe storage of nuclear waste, according to researchers.