By Tony Hughes-d'Aeth, Professor, Chair of Australian Literature, The University of Western Australia
Fiona Kelly McGregor’s The Trap follows her successful novel Iris (2022), set in the criminal underworld of Sydney during the Great Depression.
In the previous novel, Iris Webber flees the prison of rural poverty for the dubious opportunities of the metropolis. She becomes a prostitute, but gains a measure of independence. Her irascible charm and plucky passion provide the necessary picaresque armour. Beneath this, her basic worth…
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By Amnesty International
One month after the Cuban authorities announced the imminent release of 51 detainees and following the recent announcement of a pardon for 2,010 people on 2 April 2026, Amnesty International warns that the measures remain marked by a lack of transparency and discretion, with no guarantee of full release or genuine respect for human rights. […] The post Cuba: Authorities must now release those detained for political reasons and end repression appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Christopher R. Hill, Professor of History, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales
Jonathan Hogg, Senior Lecturer in Twentieth Century History, School of Histories, Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool
Communities and servicemen have long argued they were harmed by fallout from above-ground nuclear weapons tests – but the UK government has always denied this.
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By George Kofi Danso, PhD, Human Geography, Queen's University, Ontario
Canada needs skilled immigrants. But the lack of Canadian experience prevents many qualified internationally-trained professionals from getting jobs in Canada.
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By Farid Lamara, Responsable de programmes de recherches, Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
Human rights and the rights of nature are the two missing links in the international community’s efforts aimed at achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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By William Michael Carter, Adjunct professor, Applied Systems Anthropologist (Defence & Security), Toronto Metropolitan University
A century after Vimy Ridge, Canada faces a new question: what role should ordinary citizens play in defending the country today?
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By Tom Harper, Lecturer in International Relations, University of East London
The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11, partly due to Iran wanting to retain control of the vital Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil transits.
The blockade is designed to neutralise Iran’s efforts to close…
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By Talar Moukhtarian, Assistant Professor in Mental Health, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick
Brief awakenings are a normal part of sleep, but stress, alcohol, caffeine and irregular routines can make them harder to recover from.
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By Matthew Mokhefi-Ashton, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Nottingham Trent University
In sharp contrast to today, the film reveals a time when the majority of Americans trusted what they read in the press.
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By Tamara Friedrich, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
The Bafta-winning comedy game show, Taskmaster, has returned to Channel 4 for its 21st series. Part of the show’s long-running appeal is its lighthearted exhibition of human creativity.
Recently, I was part of the Warwick Business School Lead out Loud podcast with Alex Horne, the show’s creative mastermind and star, to talk about Taskmaster’s lessons for leadership. His creativity is an inspiration. The show is ripe with insights on how to be more creative…
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