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Launch of new guide and research to expand access to music for Autistic learners
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Music therapy refugees research extended
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World Children’s Day | Do bilingual children face autism diagnosis delays?
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Scotland’s approach to special needs education is more inclusive than the rest of the UK – but it doesn’t always work in practice
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Film tells of a Berlin family's struggle of living under Nazi regime
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Learning Disability Nursing Day | Raising the profile of learning disability nursing
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Learning Disability Nursing Day | Researching how yoga benefits adults with learning disabilities
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Inspiring research celebrated at USW Engagement & Impact Awards 2024
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USW research showcased at Being Human Festival
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Empowering nurses to help patients quit smoking
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Unlocking women's leadership potential in Wales
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Research funding success supporting Black and Minority Ethnic women affected by violence and domestic abuse
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PhD scholarship students join USW as applications open for 2025

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