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University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ ranked within top 100 universities in QS World University Rankings

The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ 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 ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
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How can universities better support co-produced and participatory research?

Professor Beth Perry has been awarded Participatory Research funding from Research England (RE), recognising how participatory or co-produced research can strengthen research outcomes by involving communities and users of research.
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Literacies and Language Conference 2024

We're thrilled to announce the programme for this year's ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Literacies and Language Conference taking place at the University, Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June.
Professor Fraser McLeay, Management School Executive Board member

Professor Fraser McLeay appointed Dean of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Management School

The University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Fraser McLeay as the Dean of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Management School with immediate effect.
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Filmmakers could improve cinema for the Deaf community, with new guidance from University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ

Improved captioning in the film industry could make watching film and TV more accessible and engaging for the Deaf community, according to new guidance published by the University of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ-based research and design studio, Paper.
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Public Voices in AI 

Public Voices in AI is a new project which aims to ensure that public voices are front and centre in artificial intelligence research, development and policy.