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...
Politics & Society
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...
Neurodisability in children linked to increased vulnerability to ‘school to prison pipeline’
Children with special educational needs (SEN) are more likely to be excluded from school, which new studies have found to...
Few easy wins for House of Commons accessibility but reserved seating and call lists should be considered, research shows
Introducing reserved seating for members with a disability and call lists to make proceedings more predictable would make the Houses...
Vital connections between journalists and whistleblowers under increasing pressure
Investigative journalists are facing severe challenges and threats, and their vital connections with whistleblowers are under increasing pressure, researchers have...
Migration minimum income rules damaging family life and causing acute distress, experts warn
Rules on the minimum income needed for foreign spouses and partners of British citizens and settled residents to live in...