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...
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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...
Professor Huw Williams given Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award
Congratulations to Professor Huw Williams, who has been awarded the British Psychological Society (BPS) Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award. Professor...
New cause for diabetes in babies found in non-coding genes
Scientists have found new genetic causes for diabetes in babies – in a part of the genome that has historically...
Researchers warn against securitised response to global biodiversity loss
Scientists have warned that a new UK Government report on global biodiversity loss and national security risks distorting evidence and...
Teachers embrace new equity approach amid persistent GCSE divides
Schools across England are embracing a growing grassroots movement to tackle educational inequality, adopting an equity approach that combines high...
Children and teenagers more open to meat free diets – but struggle to maintain it
Lots of children and teenagers are open to a vegetarian or vegan diet and cut out meat but then struggle...
Exeter led international collaboration given £4.5 million to tackle deadly fungal disease
An international collaboration led by the University of Exeter has been awarded £4.5 million to help improve understanding of fungal diseases that kill 2.5 million people each year. The funding from Wellcome...
Royal Navy must invest in teaching future leaders to argue and be critical, study warns
The Royal Navy needs to reinvest in teaching its future leaders to debate, to argue, to be critical, and to...