Articles tagged with 'humanities-local' | University of Ƶ

University of Ƶ - Archive humanities-local

2026
01
April
2026
| 12:48 Europe/London
Researchers at The University of Ƶ 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
| 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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26
March
2026
| 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
| 12:04 Europe/London
The University of Ƶ 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
| 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 Ƶ.
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17
March
2026
| 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
| 18:27 Europe/London
The University of Ƶ 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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12
March
2026
| 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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09
March
2026
| 12:34 Europe/London
The Academy of Social Sciences has elected five experts from The University of Ƶ 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
| 11:44 Europe/London
On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of Ƶ is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
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26
February
2026
| 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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24
February
2026
| 13:11 Europe/London
A new study from The University of Ƶ 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
| 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 Ƶ to demonstrate how
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13
February
2026
| 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 Ƶ has found that Katrina left another, less
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11
February
2026
| 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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02
February
2026
| 16:33 Europe/London
Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Ƶ.
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26
January
2026
| 11:04 Europe/London
The University of Ƶ has appointed Professor Rebecca Willis as Chair of Energy and Climate Governance – a role which bridges the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science and Engineering through
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26
January
2026
| 10:00 Europe/London
Working class creatives are struggling to break into and are leaving the arts, a new inquiry has warned. 
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16
January
2026
| 12:34 Europe/London
A new study from The University of Ƶ has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils - and better learning - as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing.
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15
January
2026
| 08:30 Europe/London
Researchers at The University of Ƶ are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organisations risk leaving victims and survivors without consistent protection
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14
January
2026
| 13:48 Europe/London
For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44°C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot.
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14
January
2026
| 08:00 Europe/London
A major new study from The University of Ƶ has found little evidence that social media use or video gaming are causing mental health problems in young teenagers, challenging one of the most widespread concerns among parents and teachers
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13
January
2026
| 09:00 Europe/London
A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European ‘due diligence’ laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses are beginning to give a voice to some of the world’s most
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12
January
2026
| 09:00 Europe/London
Alliance Ƶ Business School (AMBS) is delighted to announce the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI), a new hub dedicated to advancing educational excellence and innovation across our community. 
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07
January
2026
| 18:51 Europe/London
Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers.
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2025
19
December
2025
| 15:10 Europe/London
2025 has been another great year for The University of Ƶ's Faculty of Humanities, and has again seen some significant achievements and initiatives. Here are some of the key highlights:
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18
December
2025
| 13:08 Europe/London
Americans living in political “swing states” have a significantly louder voice in national trade policy - effectively making their votes worth more than others - according to a new study published in the Journal of International Economics.
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18
December
2025
| 10:17 Europe/London
A new landmark exhibition has opened in the first floor gallery of Ƶ Central Library which celebrates the contribution that the City Architects made to Ƶ and its citizens over the 101 years of the Department. 
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12
December
2025
| 13:24 Europe/London
A major new global study led by a researcher at The University of Ƶ has found that younger generations around the world are embracing a more diverse and fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever before.
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04
December
2025
| 12:49 Europe/London
We are proud to announce that the School of Social Sciences has been awarded the Athena Swan Silver award, by Advanced HE, for advancing gender equality, improving senior representation, and embedding inclusive practices in teaching,
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