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A group of mixed ethnic elderly people talking — Photograph: Rotherham Ethnic Minority Alliance (REMA)

13 May 2025

New Census insights reveal patterns of unequal ageing across Rotherham and Sheffield

The latest analysis from the 2021 Census presents an evolving picture of ageing, diversity and inequality in Rotherham and Sheffield.

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7 May 2025

Professor Matthew Flinders made a Founding Fellow

Congratulations to Professor Matthew Flinders who is made a Founding Fellow of the Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom.

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30 April 2025

New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.

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