Research insights from Loughborough University, one of the top 20 research-led universities in the UK.
This article is part of the Democracy Futures series, a joint global initiative with the Sydney Democracy Network.The project aims to stimulate fresh thinking about the many challenges facing democracies in the 21st century.
Professor Wilfred Dolfsma explains why only the West will benefit from Paris’ infeasible climate treaty.
Dr Marianne Bamkin explains why listening to stories is vital in helping our children to learn.
Suppliers of climate data, tools and advice must be held to account on good practice, says Rob Wilby, Professor of Hydroclimatic Modelling.
A new multidisciplinary network aims to understand the changing face of nationalism in an increasingly diverse Europe.
Avinoam Baruch on how there comes a point when we all need a little help from our friends – and for researchers this is no different. Step forward the citizen scientist.
How do you begin to tackle a problem like air pollution? High quality research must lead the way if we are to stand a chance.
Public engagement is a big buzz word in academia right now, and researchers are increasingly on the lookout for new ways to engage people in their research and spark debate.
There is currently no cure for permanent paralysis, but assistive technology has played an important role in helping to improve the quality of life of those with paralysis.
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The admission by Martin Winterkorn the CEO of VW that the company had deliberately fitted ‘defeat device’ software to falsify the results of emissions tests in both the US and Europe has sent shock waves through the car industry.