Major new archaeological excavations to trace early Islamic history in Saudi Arabia
Major new work by an international team of archaeologists will shed new light on early Islamic history in Saudi Arabia....
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The Great South West becomes the UK’s fastest-growing creative powerhouse
University leaders have unveiled a new report revealing how the South West is now the fastest-growing region in the UK...
Major new research centre to challenge existing perspectives on Eastern Europe and Eurasia
A major new research centre is home to experts undertaking crucial work to challenge existing perspectives on Eastern Europe and...
Youth volunteering encourages young men to vote for the first time, research shows
Youth volunteering encourages young men from politically disengaged homes to vote for the first time by raising their interest in...
Discovery of rare medieval music brings sounds of monks back to Devon abbey for first time in 500 years
For the first time in nearly five centuries, Buckland Abbey in Devon will resonate once more with the sacred sounds...
Group work and discussion help to build student confidence using maths in science lessons, study shows
Group work and giving students time to discuss their work helps to build their confidence in using maths in science...
New research casts doubt on Reform’s appeal to young people – and shows Labour faces a challenge holding on to youth support
Most young people are unlikely to vote for Reform, despite portrayals of the political party appealing to those in their...
Research project investigating material culture and historic wills inspires night of history and music
Tudor, Stuart and Georgian era wills were the inspiration for a packed public event this week that fused history and...
New book reveals the historical inspirations for cinemas, streaming services and reality TV
The historical forerunners of IMAX, Netflix, and the PowerPoint presentation can be traced back to the 19th and early 20th...