By Dariusz Dziewanski, Honorary research affiliate, Centre of Criminology, University of Cape Town
Thirty years after world famous US rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down at the age of 25, his legacy has remained a lasting and continuous presence in Africa.
During my many years of work as a criminologist and researcher, I have witnessed young people in countries as far-flung as Guinea, South Sudan and Zimbabwe strutting the streets in T-shirts emblazoned with his likeness. I’ve also seen murals memorialising…
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By Thomas Davies, Honorary Researcher, Environment Centre, Lancaster University
Tom Higgs, Honorary Researcher, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
Pistachio production has more than trebled in the last 20 years. In 2024, more than 1.4 million tonnes were produced globally. Their popularity has only increased in the last two years, with a growing status as a trendy, luxury food item.
However, this rise in popularity has come with concerns around the pistachio’s environmental impacts. There are also questions…
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By Natasha R. Hodgson, Director of the Centre for History Heritage and Memory Studies; Associate Professor in History, Nottingham Trent University
Arguably, without his wife Matilda’s financial backing, powerful family ties and queenly skills, William may never have achieved any of his lofty ambitions.
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By Vicky Parohl, PhD Candidate, Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan
Marc Usunier, Senior Director, Graduate Student Services
Vicki Squires, Professor, Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan
Regardless of where they stand on the policy itself, many educators say Saskatchewan’s pronoun policy has diverted attention from other pressing challenges in the province’s schools.
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By Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor, Defence Studies Department, King's College London
Most factions are looking for a negotiated settlement. But there are still powerful people who oppose a deal at any cost.
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By Elke Schwarz, Professor of Political Theory, Queen Mary University of London
Jessica Dorsey, Assistant Professor, Law, Economics and Governance, Utrecht University School of Law, Utrecht University
Government experts are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to work towards a possible negotiating mandate on autonomous weapons systems (AWS). These are military systems that can select and engage targets without human intervention.
This major international gathering follows a recent call by the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for urgent controls on these weapons, sometimes dubbed…
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By Amy Anderson, PHD Student in Art History & Visual Studies, University of Victoria
Tim Curry built a career out of charismatic villains and unforgettable characters. His greatest talent, though, may have been making himself disappear inside them.
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By Catherine Rider, Professor of Medieval History, University of Exeter
Both families and the church assumed that the purpose of marriage was to have children. Couples who did not conceive often faced questions and scrutiny.
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By Amnesty International
The Republic of South Africa’s submission of evidence to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) documenting Israel’s non-compliance with legally binding provisional orders issued by the court in the case concerning allegations of genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, must spur other states to pressure Israel to comply, Amnesty International said today. In […] The post Israel/OPT: South Africa ICJ submission must spur states to press Israel to end its genocide in Gaza appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Guest Contributor
Over the two years, the Georgian government built a comprehensive face recognition enforcement system, procured by a Moscow-based company with ties to the FSB. The impact on demonstrators is appalling.
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