Decoding society with AI
The University of Birmingham is building the future of computational social science - answering the real questions of society.
- Published: 5 May 2026
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National action on spiking needs to tackle key questions
Dr Amy Burrell reflects on new findings from research commissioned by the Home Office on spiking.
- Published: 24 April 2026
Immunology expert answers Meningitis questions
Dr Rebecca Drummond writes for The Conversation about meningitis infections, how it spreads and who is most at risk
- Published: 19 March 2026
What Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere doesn't reveal
Experts discuss the manosphere and the overlooked aspects of online content for men in light of the new Louis Theroux documentary.
- Published: 13 March 2026
Air Pollution’s Hidden Impact: Global Brain Health at Risk
Air pollution silently reduces global cognitive potential, driving inequality and threatening brain health across all generations.
- Published: 11 March 2026
Ice decides: Tribology and the 2026 Olympic Curling Final
Curling is often described as 'chess on ice' but it's really the science of friction, lubrication and wear - under pressure.
- Published: 26 February 2026
Why is it so controversial to say that the UK is colonised?
Dr Berny Sèbe from the University of Birmingham explains why the word 'colonised' provokes strong reactions in public discourse.
- Published: 18 February 2026
How Bad Bunny brought activism to the Super Bowl stage
Bad Bunny’s performance demonstrated how authenticity can be produced through anti-colonial activism.
- Published: 13 February 2026
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