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Silent prayer outside of abortion clinics is a form of reproductive coercion

Christian prayer is usually an unchallenged activity in Britain, often constructed as benign or even positive. But in some contexts, prayer can be experienced as intimidating, particularly when it is deemed “out of place” or when the motives for prayer are questioned.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2024

A-level students choosing narrower range of subjects after Gove changes

Study shows fewer students in England combining humanities such as history or music with sciences or maths

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024

Why students are snubbing history and English literature for A-level choices

A report by the National Foundation for Educational Research reveals a fall in take-up for humanities subjects at A-level

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

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Fly Me to the Moon: what science communicators could learn from marketing professionals

The new romantic comedy Fly me to the Moon tells the story of how, in the run up to the Apollo 11 mission, Nasa hired a high-flying marketing specialist to bolster public support.

The Conversation · Jul 29, 2024

'It's a fantastic honour': ANU archaeologist joins prestigious company

Sue O'Connor is just the third Australian archaeologist to be honoured.

The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2024

Just Stop Oil’s harsh sentences are the logical outcome of Britain’s authoritarian turn against protest

Lengthy prison sentences have been imposed on five Just Stop Oil activists for coordinating direct action on the M25, the main ring road around London. For a non-violent protest, there is no equivalent in modern times.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2024

King’s speech 2024: experts explain new government’s plans for workers’ rights, rail nationalisation, housebuilding and more

The king’s speech has been delivered, marking the state opening of parliament (technically, this was the first king’s speech with a Labour government in 74 years). The speech was written by Keir Starmer’s government, not the king, and lays out the government’s agenda for the coming year. Here, a team…

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024

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‘A live issue’: Hew Locke’s new work referencing slavery displayed in London

British-Guyanese sculptor’s collage to be unveiled at British Academy with British Museum show in October

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

How 14 years of Conservative rule has made council bankruptcy commonplace

A growing number of councils in England have declared bankruptcy since 2018, most recently Nottingham, Woking, Thurrock and Birmingham. With the situation in the devolved nations of the UK looking similarly precarious, the question of quite what has happened to local government finances in the UK is an urgent one.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Ronald Clements obituary

Other lives: Theologian, academic and author whose speciality was the study of the Old Testament

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024

Worried about sending your baby to daycare? Our research shows they like being in groups

When parents are starting their babies in daycare, a common concern is whether it is good for little ones to be away from their primary carers for long periods of time.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

How Trump’s definition of a ‘real’ American has grabbed his audience – and what our research shows about why

Donald Trump has recently doubled down on his derogatory depictions of undocumented migrants in his bid to win the 2024 presidential election. In an interview with Time magazine, published on April 30 2024, Trump referred to migrants as “criminals”, who “come in and they steal our jobs, and steal our…

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2024

The end of empire: revamped British Academy stakes claim for modern role in UK’s global mission

Rana Mitter, vice president for public engagement, keen to move on from colonial guilt and post-Brexit introspection

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024

Samantha Morton to receive BAFTA Fellowship, highest honor in film

British actor Samantha Morton will receive the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor from the British Academy, for her remarkable impact in the film industry.

How conspiracy theories can affect the communities they attack – new research

Scientists have learned a lot about why people believe in conspiracy theories and how they harm society over the past couple of decades. Yet little is known about how the groups targeted by conspiracy theories feel and behave.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is a silent killer that leads to 5 million deaths a year. Solutions must include the poor

Microbes such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi form part of our everyday lives – they live in us, on us and around us.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Majority of adults support compulsory language learning in schools – poll

Only one in five said they can have a conversation in a modern language that is not their mother tongue, survey found.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Climate change could lead to food-related civil unrest in UK within 50 years, say experts

The emptying of supermarket shelves during the COVID pandemic demonstrated the chaos that disruption to the UK’s food supply can provoke. Could this type of disruption have a different cause in the future? And what might the impact on society be?

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The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

How men can become role models for gender inclusivity in the workplace

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2023

What does it mean to be 'educated'? In Uganda it's not just schooling that counts

How do you gauge whether someone is educated or not? In many parts of the world, the answer relates to the level of formal qualifications they achieve when they are young – do they have a university degree? In what subject and from what institution?

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023

The UK wants to export its model of AI regulation, but it's doubtful the world will want it

Recent claims that artificial intelligence (AI) poses an existential threat to humanity seem to have jolted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak into action. Despite being seen as having a “pro-techology” stance, he appears to be quickly shifting position.

The Conversation · May 24, 2023

The UK public sector is already using AI more than you realise – without oversight it's impossible to understand the risks

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) products like the text-generating tool ChatGPT has politicians, technology leaders, artists and researchers worried. Meanwhile, proponents argue that AI could improve lives in fields like healthcare, education and sustainable energy.

The Conversation · May 4, 2023

UK students are abandoning language learning, so we're looking for a more creative approach

There is a storm brewing for modern language education in the UK. The uptake in higher education has more than halved in the past 15 years. And in the same period, ten modern language university departments have closed, while a further nine have been significantly downsized.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

The tide is turning on male-dominated non-fiction writing

Letter: The chair of the British Academy book prize, Prof Charles Tripp, responds to the news that the Women’s Prize Trust is launching a new award for non-fiction written by women

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

UK business groups call for more foreign-language teaching in colleges

Exclusive: Report reveals postcode lottery as barely half FE institutions offer some form of language teaching

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