Infantino, a generational change in football politics?
Does Gianni Infantino’s election as the new president of FIFA represent a real change in the organisation? Only time will tell argues Dr Borja Garcia…
The green effect of Hollywood’s diversity problem
Toby Miller, Director of the Institute for Media and Creative Industries at Loughborough University London, discusses how inequality links higher education, environmental activism, and Hollywood.
New FIFA, old powers? Football’s geopolitical order at stake in historical election
Dr Borja García, Senior Lecturer in Sport Policy and Management at the Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, discusses the battle for power at the upcoming FIFA presidential election.
End of an era for BBC3 – but its move online will be a costly mistake
BBC3 came to an end today (16 February) as it became the first channel in the world to make the transition from TV broadcast to an online platform only. Professor John Downey says this move is a mistake which will fail future audiences of the BBC.
Shining a light on laser crime will only aggravate the issue
Laser expert Professor John Tyrer is urging Government and the aerospace industry to take a measured approach to combatting laser crime…
Digital-only does not guarantee digital success for The Independent
Does today’s announcement of a move to ‘digital-only’ for The Independent and Independent on Sunday mean its future is secure? Professor John Downey isn’t so sure.
The refugee dilemma: mature children or immature adults?
As thousands of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children continue to enter Europe, Loughborough professor Noel Cameron, writing in the Annals of Human Biology, warns biological age-determining tests could contravene human rights.
The real battle against racism in America is not on the red carpet
The Oscars should be a celebration of cinematic achievements, but this year the prestigious awards ceremony has become a symbol to many of deep rooted racism in the USA. Dr Brian Jarvis argues it is much more than just a red carpet problem.
Lessons of the Holocaust should not be forgotten by future generations
Don’t stand by is the theme for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day. With this in mind, Professor Chris Szejnmann asks: can we learn civil courage and embed human rights and citizenship values into future generations?
Sit less, stand more – tackling office sedentary behaviour
It’s time to face facts – we’re just not active enough. And all that sitting down is bad for your health. But what can be done to change this? Loughborough University’s health and wellbeing experts give their view.