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Recreation of unique Indian boat showcases lost skills and environmental change

Experts at the University of Exeter have teamed up with Indian craftsmen to recreate a vanished traditional boat hailed locally...

Chinese contractors in Belt and Road initiative face greater challenges in democratic countries, study shows  

Chinese construction and engineering contractors working as part of the country’s Belt and Road initiative face greater challenges in democratic...

‘Big Five’ increasingly written out of longlist for prestigious international literature prize as independent publishers transform the sector

The role of independent publishers in driving lasting change in international literature continues to be one of the main narratives...

Societies and Cultures Institute welcomes acclaimed Visiting Researcher

One of India’s preeminent feminist writers and political thinkers has been invited to the University of Exeter to provide a...

Public and community engagement key to enhancing urban living conditions and environmental decision making in China, study says

Public and community engagement in decision making is key to enhancing urban living conditions and the environment in China, a...

Some of China’s actions in the South China Sea contravene international law, study argues

Some of China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea contravene international law, a new study suggests. The People’s Republic...