Few percentage points could make difference between huge losses and gains in local elections
Slight changes to turnout or support could make the difference between momentous losses and colossal gains for political parties in...
Politics & Society
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Major new study will explore educational experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
A major new study will give the first detailed picture of the educational aspirations, barriers and opportunities facing unaccompanied asylum-seeking...
University of Exeter expert shares work to protect academic freedom and safety with Secretary of State for Education
Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson has heard from a University of Exeter expert leading work to protect academic...
Limited jobs block social mobility opportunities for young people in coastal and rural areas, study shows
Social mobility opportunities for young people in coastal and rural areas are constrained by the lack of jobs available, a...