By Ricardo Safra de Campos, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Exeter
Nihal Ranjit, Senior Associate, School of Environment and Sustainability, Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)
Tasneem Siddiqui, Chairperson, Department of Political Science, University of Dhaka
The abandoned houses of Old Podampetta on India’s east coast tell the story of a small fishing village that no longer exists. Families once woke up to the sound of the sea and made their living by reading the tides and winds. But years of coastal erosion and relentless cyclones eventually made staying impossible.
Similar stories are playing out across south Asia. Bangladesh and India recorded nearly…
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By Khaoula El Khalil, PhD candidate, Political Science, McGill University
Why is a European border located on African soil? And why has the dispute about Ceuta and Spanish colonization remained unresolved for so long?
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By Margaux Maurel, Doctorante en affaires internationales spécialisée sur les impacts économiques, sociaux et environnementaux des projets d'infrastructure et d'énergie dans les pays du Sud Global et l'activisme transnational. Chercheuse affiliée au CERIUM, HEC Montréal
Dominique Caouette, Professeur titulaire de science politique, Université de Montréal
Infrastructure projects need to win over Indigenous communities. An example from the Philippines can shed light on the dynamics at play.
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By Karen Lander, Senior Lecturer in Psychology; Director of Education for Division of Psychology, Communication & Human Neuroscience, University of Manchester
Andrew Mawdsley, Professor of Clinical Education and Pharmacy and Director of Education for the School of Health Science, University of Manchester
University resits are a second chance for students who have experienced academic difficulties. Typically resit exams are sat during the summer break.
But while resits are available to all eligible students, the ability to engage with them is influenced by broader inequalities.
When students fail assessments, the conversation typically shifts towards personal responsibility. The assumption is that students need to work…
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By Samantha Ward, Professor of Zoo Animal Welfare & Legislation, Nottingham Trent University
When people think about climate change and animals, they might picture melting sea ice, drought-stricken landscapes or species struggling in the wild. Far less attention is given to the animals living in our care. Yet as heatwaves become more frequent, intense and unpredictable, zoos may be facing one of the biggest animal welfare challenges of the coming decades.
The recent deaths of three lions at Tama Zoo, Japan during a heatwave that reached over 40°C have brought this issue into sharp focus. Investigations…
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By Adam J Smith, Associate Professor in 18th-century Literature, York St John University
British writers in the 18th century repeatedly invented fictional characters to intervene in the politics and culture of their day. These usually began as jokes aimed at particular people or issues, but the most successful outlived their original purpose. They accumulated personalities, histories and audiences of their own, becoming trusted voices through which readers could make sense of the world.
We see a continuation of this tradition in Clacton by-election loser Count…
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By Ahmed Elbediwy, Senior Lecturer in Cancer Biology & Clinical Biochemistry, Kingston University
Nadine Wehida, Senior Lecturer in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Kingston University
A viral post by a cancer specialist concedes there is no evidence of thyroid harm, while invoking hormone disruption and lifelong exposure. What does research show?
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By Anna Chatzi, Associate Professor, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Limerick
Even skilled nurses can make mistakes when systems are badly designed. Human factors training could help nurses recognise and reduce these risks.
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By Virginie Grzelczyk, Professor in International Relations, Head of Inclusion and Development, Aston University
According to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, North Korea is preparing to send as many as 50,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. While the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been unable to verify Zelensky’s claim, it has not fallen on deaf ears in Seoul.
When questioned on August 10, an unnamed foreign-ministry spokesperson stated:
North Korea-Russia military cooperation is a matter directly related to our security and an act that violates…
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By Tom Shipley, Research Fellow, Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex
Ketakandriana Rafitoson, Contributor, Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex
The youth-led protests of 2025 were not the first time the Malagasy people created a window of opportunity for change.
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