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Launch of the Care, Inequalities, and Wellbeing in Transnational Families in Europe Report – Event Highlights

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19 December 202419 December 2024

The launch of the Care, Inequalities, and Wellbeing in Transnational Families in Europe report was held on 5th November 2024 at the Reading International Solidarity Centre, bringing together community leaders, practitioners,...Read More >

Bresignation: British people are ready to turn a page on the EU referendum vote

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5 December 202419 December 2024

Much is made of the alleged state of Bregret – the idea that even those who voted for Brexit now regret their decision. It is true that a majority (54%) now think Britain...Read More >

UK’s assisted dying bill would create the worst thought-out legal framework anywhere in the world – legal expert

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27 November 202413 December 2024

The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill will allow adults in England and Wales who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to end their own life. The current law on assisted...Read More >

All toxic individuals are not created equal

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15 November 202415 November 2024

Photo by Razvan Chisu on Unsplash Stories of toxic managers, politicians and bankers abound in today’s news headlines and social media stories, but why are there seemingly so many toxic...Read More >

Cannon fodder: the criminal justice system as a vehicle for sacrifice

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28 October 202415 November 2024

I recently watched the actor Ian McKellan, playing Shakespeare’s iconic character Sir John Falstaff, announce that he had drawn together an army made up of prisoners to fight for King...Read More >

Exploring the financial implications of climate change

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17 October 202417 October 2024

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, it is imperative for the financial sector to adapt and contribute to sustainable solutions. External drivers such as regulatory...Read More >

The meaning of language in conflict zones: The case of Cyprus

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26 September 202426 September 2024

On European Day of Languages, Christiana Themistocleous reflects on how, in conflict-ridden societies language can reinforce the ideas of ‘utopia’, as a space of peace that connects the two communities,...Read More >

How communities can protect and revitalise their heritage in gentrifying neighbourhoods

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11 September 20246 September 2024

From Williamsburg in New York to Shoreditch in London, artists looking for cheap premises have long been pioneers in revitalising old neighbourhoods, breathing new life into neglected areas while injecting...Read More >

Families flourish through co-created reading initiatives

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15 August 202413 August 2024

Holly Joseph and Daisy Powell's (Institute of Education) community engagement in low-income areas of Reading to foster a love for literacy has earned them runner up at the 2024 Research...Read More >

How Britain’s new gen Z MPs could shake up the House of Commons

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31 July 202431 July 2024

There are now ten MPs in the House of Commons who were born after 1995, up from just two before the election. Among them is Sam Carling, MP for North West...Read More >