University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ - Archive Faculty-of-Humanities
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2026
01
April
2026
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12:48
Europe/London
Researchers at The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England’s long-running productivity puzzle, challenging the idea that the country’s economic performance can be explained by a simple …
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01
April
2026
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10:43
Europe/London
A donation in memory of Law alumna Nancy Rigby has funded additional Lemn Sissay Bursaries, providing financial support to two undergraduate students at the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµâ€™s Law School.Nancy graduated in 1945, one of only a …
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01
April
2026
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10:35
Europe/London
The Nanjing Hydropolis Spring School took place between 22-31 March and was organised by the School of Architecture and The Confucius Institute at the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ. It aimed to offer an insight into the historic city of Nanjing and …
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01
April
2026
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10:10
Europe/London
Young people in the North West are significantly less likely to study economics than their peers in London, despite the subject opening doors to high‑value careers and essential life skills. Research commissioned by the Bank of England …
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30
March
2026
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11:16
Europe/London
A new report published by the House of Commons International Development Committee – Peace Under Pressure: Protecting Women, Peace and Security - highlights significant weaknesses in the UK’s approach to the …
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26
March
2026
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16:36
Europe/London
A team of researchers at The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ has been awarded UKRI funding for a pioneering interdisciplinary project examining how communities experience and understand air pollution in everyday life.
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26
March
2026
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14:04
Europe/London
Sixth form pupils from three Greater òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ schools are being mentored by students from the University's òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ Institute of Education to help prepare them for university.
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26
March
2026
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08:00
Europe/London
As the government considers future reforms to services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England, a major new report has highlighted the pressures facing overstretched councils trying to deliver this support - …
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25
March
2026
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12:04
Europe/London
The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ was honoured to welcome Attorney General The Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, an esteemed alumnus, to deliver the 38th Annual Harry Street Lecture on Monday 23 March 2026.
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24
March
2026
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12:08
Europe/London
A major survey of tens of thousands of school pupils has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people across Greater òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ.
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19
March
2026
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17:09
Europe/London
The Fellowship ‘This is our Story – Reclaiming Black British music’s his- and herstories’ builds on Karen’s experience working in broadcast media including the BBC and ITV, and as an independent filmmaker, to document the lived experiences of those …
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18
March
2026
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09:53
Europe/London
The Harry Street Lecture, established in 1985, has featured an impressive roll call of distinguished figures, including prominent judges and policymakers. Richard Hermer KC was appointed Attorney General in 2024 and acts as chief legal advisor …
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17
March
2026
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18:26
Europe/London
Creative òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ were delighted to host ‘Unlocking Historical Archives with AI', an event addressing the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to researchers and practitioners working with …
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17
March
2026
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18:15
Europe/London
Sir John Tomlinson and Dr Joshua Brown, Lecturer in Composition at the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ, both spent their formative years in rural East Lancashire, Oswaldtwistle and Bacup respectively, and their shared Lancastrian heritage and …
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17
March
2026
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15:00
Europe/London
The legal rights designed to protect Afro-Colombian communities are not lifting them out of economic precarity - and are leaving them vulnerable to the illegal drug trade and illicit mining as a result - according to new research from The University …
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16
March
2026
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18:27
Europe/London
The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ has been appointed as the UK-based Coordinating Team for the UK China Humanities Alliance for Higher Education (UKCHA), a unique forum of ten British and seven Chinese universities with …
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13
March
2026
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16:37
Europe/London
The òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR) at Alliance òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ Business School is delighted to announce the appointment of Rikesh Shah as a Simon Industrial & Professional Fellow. Shah, who serves as Head of Innovation at the …
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12
March
2026
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08:00
Europe/London
New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy - and could even delay the adoption of green technologies around the world.
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10
March
2026
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13:43
Europe/London
The formal handover of the Inquiry Memorial to the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ will take place on Tuesday 24 March. The University is providing a permanent home for the Inquiry Memorial. The Inquiry Memorial is located in a central location that …
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09
March
2026
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12:34
Europe/London
The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ as Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to social science, highlighting the relevance of the social sciences in understanding and …
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04
March
2026
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11:44
Europe/London
On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
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26
February
2026
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10:19
Europe/London
A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them.
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25
February
2026
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14:18
Europe/London
Content warning: References to sexual violence, domestic abuse, sexual harassment and homicide.Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a widespread and underreported issue across the UK. According to official statistics, more than 200,000 …
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24
February
2026
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13:11
Europe/London
A new study from The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ has shed light on an unexpected consequence of plastic bag bans in East Africa, and why well-intentioned environmental laws may actually be making life harder for the people they aim to protect.
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24
February
2026
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12:22
Europe/London
On the day the government published its Every child achieving and thriving white paper on reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England, policymakers, researchers, clinicians and frontline practitioners gathered in òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ to demonstrate how …
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20
February
2026
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13:05
Europe/London
Businesses increasingly recognise that nature is not just a backdrop to economic activity but its foundation. This perspective shaped the recent event, Business Impact: Driving Biodiversity Recovery Through Business Action, where researchers, …
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13
February
2026
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12:35
Europe/London
Dr Miri Firth, Senior Lecturer in Education at the òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ Institute of Education (MIE) in the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ's School of Environment, Education and Development, has been recognised internationally as one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow …
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13
February
2026
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12:19
Europe/London
When Hurricane Katrina struck the USA in 2005, nearly 2000 people lost their lives and the cost of the catastrophe exceeded $100 billion. Now, 21 years later, new research from The University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ has found that Katrina left another, less …
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13
February
2026
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11:30
Europe/London
Law Prof. Elaine Dewhurst and Ricardo Buendia delivered a policy report, published by the European Commission and supported by the NGO Migration Policy Group, on the unexplored area of the regulation and application of the prohibition of issuing …
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11
February
2026
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16:39
Europe/London
Artificial intelligence could help people who feel overwhelmed, excluded or disadvantaged when dealing with everyday tasks like paying energy bills or booking healthcare appointments, according to a new study involving researchers from The …
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