Earth Day 2026: Hello, World: The Pre-History of ‘Views from Nowhere’
By Professor Jason David Hall Just in time for this year’s Earth Day (22 April), we have a reminder of...
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Democratic oversight of new government ‘War Book’ key to ensuring support
The country’s new 'War Book' must be subject to democratic accountability to ensure any new powers are just, effective and...
Voters should expect more candidates and longer ballots in 2026 local elections, analysis shows
Voters heading to the polls in the 2026 local elections in England should expect to again see more candidates and...
Pioneering work begins to help young people sit GCSEs to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis
A pioneering project led by educational experts to tackle the South West’s “NEET” crisis will allow young people not in...
Lost seal of Edward the Confessor found after being missing for 40 years
An 11th-century Anglo-Saxon seal belonging to Edward the Confessor has been rediscovered more than 40 years after being declared lost....
Thinking about AI can make people more critical of human decision-makers, study shows
AI may influence public attitudes by making people more aware of the limitations of human decision-making, a new study shows....
University research showcased on BBC’s Countryfile
University research on the biocultural history of hares has been showcased on the BBC’s Countryfile series. Dr Carly Ameen, an...
Moving evening of Ukrainian and British poetry will show resilience, solidarity and cultural connection
A moving evening showcasing Ukrainian poetry will show the resilience, solidarity and cultural connections created by those writers working during...
Even when people’s opinions are hard to change, online comments can shape how political social media content is perceived, study shows
Online comments can shape how social media content about politics is perceived, even when people’s opinions are hard to change,...