2025 press releases

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#JewGoal ā€“ How an antisemitic hashtag spread from video games to mainstream football

A new study has uncovered how an antisemitic phrase born in the FIFA video-gaming community migrated into wider football conversations on social media, normalising hate speech under the guise of humour, banter and fandom.

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ā€œBig tech already has the tools to protect young users online without resorting to a full ban; choosing not to use them shows childrenā€™s safety isnā€™t a priorityā€ warns online safety expert.

Earlier this week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, in a move to protect them from the risks that come with using such platforms.

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Ā鶹ֱ²„ University.

Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBEĀ has been awarded an honorary degree by Ā鶹ֱ²„ University.
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Ā鶹ֱ²„ University research underpins first Armed Forces-wide sexual harassment survey

The UKā€™s first ever military-wide sexual behaviour and harassment survey, reveals widespread sexualised behaviour across the UK Armed Forces, affecting two-thirds of women and a third of men.
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Multi-million-pound investment drives transformation across Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s sporting ecosystem

A flagship home for England Netball and a world leading performance analysis system are just two of the projects to benefit from a Ā£5.5 million investment in Ā鶹ֱ²„ Universityā€™s sporting ecosystem.
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Researchers develop groundbreaking blood test for lung cancer

A UK research team has developed a pioneering blood test that could change the way lung cancer is detected and monitored.

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Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water

Two new research publications from experts at Ā鶹ֱ²„ University have demonstrated how coffee waste can be used to clean water.
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How to retrofit UK homes to cut emissions whilst avoiding fuel poverty

A new study from Ā鶹ֱ²„ University looks at the importance of considering Fuel Poverty when retrofitting UK homes to cut carbon emissions.
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Pimple patches have hidden our blemishes for hundreds of years ā€“ historian explains

You may have noticed people out and about with little stickers on their faces. Perhaps youā€™ve seen moons, stars, clouds or even smiley faces adorning peopleā€™s cheeks and chins. Maybe you wear them yourself. While some people do wear them as accessories, these colourful stickers are medicated ā€œpimple patchesā€, designed to treat spots or acne.