Politics & Society

Staunch Anglican support for the Tory party acting as “buffer” against increasing political volatility, study shows

Disproportionately high support for the Conservative Party among Anglicans is acting as a buffer against the increasing partisan and volatile...

Mexico education reforms largely endorsed, but concerns remain they could trigger teacher confusion, study shows

Educators endorse major curriculum reforms in Mexico but are concerned that increased autonomy could trigger confusion among teachers, a study...

Taliban “maintaining a balancing act” in relationships with other local jihadi groups, study shows

Taliban leaders have chosen to maintain a delicate balancing act in their relationships with other local violent jihadi groups since...

New research will analyse the spread of misinformation in Africa and the continent’s growing digital divides

Major new research will help experts to counter the spread of misinformation in Africa and understand the causes and consequences...

School low attendance and primary school achievement “critical concerns” in the South West

Low school attendance remains a “critical concern” in the South West, a new report warns. The region has the worst...

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...

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...