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Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier: how its collapse could trigger global floods and swallow islands

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7 January 20222 February 2022

The massive Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by 65cm if it were to completely collapse. And, worryingly, recent research suggests that its…Read More >

Moving Cocaine from the field to the streets: the cocaine supply chain in the Americas

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5 January 20225 January 2022

There is a clear relationship between the expansion of unfettered free markets and participation in the drug trade. Neoliberal policies have led to increasing inequality, insecurity, and a general deterioration…Read More >

Hydroelectric dams take toll on endangered big cats, study shows

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27 December 202120 December 2021

Big cats are among the most widespread top predators on Earth. Lions stalk zebra in the African savanna, tigers ambush antelope in the forests of Asia and jaguars hunt deer…Read More >

Coffee’s health benefits aren’t as straightforward as they seem – here’s why

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22 December 202120 December 2021

You’ve probably heard it before: drinking coffee is good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee is associated with many health benefits, including a…Read More >

Research Endowment Trust Fund: an early career researcher’s perspective

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20 December 2021

I am James Ryalls, an early career researcher in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, and I have been working at the University since January 2018. I initially started…Read More >

Channel tragedy highlights unfair family reunion policies for transnational families

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18 December 202117 December 2021

On International Migrants Day, 18 December 2021, we reflect on the recent Channel tragedy and the impacts of immigration policies on transnational families. On 24 November this year, 27 people…Read More >

More research funding success in December 2021

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17 December 202115 February 2022

Researchers at the University has have more funding success this month with funds awarded by research councils and learned societies. The awards will be distributed across six new research projects.

Elephants on the Move

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16 December 20218 January 2022

Elephants are always on the move; moving in search of food, water, to exploit social opportunities or to avoid danger. Large scale elephant movements are tied closely to seasonal variations…Read More >

Risk factors that determine whether you’re more or less likely to develop cognitive decline

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15 December 2021

About two in ten people over the age of 65 have mild cognitive impairment – a noticeable change in their memory, problem-solving abilities or attention. This is caused, in part,…Read More >

Appointments made to UBRI and UCRIPE

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8 December 2021

Following a successful round of recruitment, appointments have been made to the University Board for Research and Innovation (UBRI) and the University Committee for Impact, Research Partnerships, and Engagement (UCRIPE)….Read More >

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