Dr Kristy Howells and Joe Pellett discuss the importance of the links between physical development and literacy skills in children, following a new campaign launched by the government.
Energy exclusion v. the environment – is policy conflict inevitable?
Dr Susan Kenyon considers whether Liz Truss’ strategy to increase energy security through oil and gas extraction is sustainable; and discusses whether concern for poverty and for the environment are mutually exclusive.
Climate emergency, coastal change and the need for a workable solution
Dr Chris Blunkell examines the government’s policy for supporting homeowners and communities at high risk of losing everything to the sea.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s great geopolitical gamble
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, reflects on Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Our forgotten Children
Dr Jonathan Barnes & Catherine Carden discuss a government report that confirms white working-class pupils have been let down by the education system.
Covid-19 and transport: where are we now?
Dr Susan Kenyon discusses her research into the impacts of Covid-19 on transport which has been quoted in a UK Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Air Quality inquiry.
December Brexit negotiations
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses Brexit negotiations as trade talks with the EU continue.
Lockdown loosens! But are politicians and scientists in this together?
Professor Mike Weed explores the interface of #PolicyAndEvidence in the COVID-19 response.
The Prime Minister, his adviser, and the trip of a lifetime
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses the Prime Minister’s Chief Adviser Dominic Cummings, who remains at the centre of a political storm, with Conservative MPs calling for his resignation after he allegedly […]