The UK Covid-19 Inquiry: a lesson in how not to prepare for the next pandemic
There are three critical learning points that come from all governments and their responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 5 December 2023
More investment is needed for railways in poorer countries to curb carbon emissions
If we want to reach climate targets, then we need to invest in rail infrastructure in low and lower-middle-income countries.
Published 30 November 2023
Environmentalism has a diversity problem
Why is the way in which people of colour experience and engage with climate change in Britain so misunderstood?
Published 27 November 2023
Failure to deliver ban on conversion practices is disastrous for the UK
After five years of promises from the UK Government, the failure to deliver a ban shows a callous disregard for the safety and protection of LGBTQ+ people.
Published 15 November 2023
Memories of Hunger: History and Russia’s War against Ukraine
The most recent Russian aggression in Ukraine has brought memories of previous wars and famines to the surface for many Ukrainian families.
Published 2 November 2023
Carl Sagan's groundbreaking experiment: 30 years on
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago – here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today.
Published 25 October 2023
Laurence Fox, misogyny, and the chains of post-truth politics
Laurence Fox's recent abusive comments on GB News are not just misogynistic - they also serve to silence women in the public sphere.
Published 17 October 2023
How do we solve the Mediterranean migration quandary?
Migrants are still risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean; we must move the political 'invasion' narrative and examine the deeper reasons for migration.
Published 11 October 2023
Spotlight on Research
Pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaborations and significant global impact.