The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, has surprisingly announced a fixed price for buying gold with roubles. With a price of RUB5,000 (£45.12) for a gram of gold, to my…Read More >
Prosperity & Resilience
Getting to net zero will require inclusive landscape decisions
We are all aware of the pressing need to slow climate change and the contribution that ‘net zero’ policies have to make. Here landscape geographer Eirini Saratsi argues that getting…Read More >
Accessible research for all: what UKRI’s new Open Access policy means for us
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a great example of the real-world benefits of Open Access (OA). Researchers and publishers shared information quickly and openly which helped speed up the development…Read More >
From elite bargains to more inclusive politics?
How can states and societies that are in the throes of violent conflict evolve into political orders that are more broadly inclusive and anchored in institutions, both formal and informal,…Read More >
Diverse cemetery and crematoria needs during Covid-19
Two years on from the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Covid-19 global pandemic on 11 March 2020, this anniversary has been overshadowed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It…Read More >
Ukraine: what might happen if the war spreads to a Nato country
As Russian military activity moves nearer the Ukrainian border with Nato, the potential for direct confrontation between Russia and the alliance increases. On March 13, Russian aircraft reportedly fired rockets at the…Read More >
Teaching Climate and Sustainability in Primary Schools: An Outdoor Learning Approach
Last week we launched a short online course on Teaching Climate and Sustainability in Primary Schools: An Outdoor Learning Approach on the FutureLearn platform. The course is for Primary teachers…Read More >
Ukraine: Putin’s vision of ‘Russian Ukraine’ misunderstands how borders came about
In Ukraine’s ongoing negotiations with Russia over its invasion, Vladimir Putin seems to be aiming at the very least to retain Crimea for Russia and ensure recognition for the Donetsk and Luhansk…Read More >
Putting quality of life at the heart of planning
Britain’s urban planning system has its roots in the postwar period, designed for rapid regeneration of bombed out towns and cities rather than democratic development. As the government rethinks the…Read More >
#BreakTheBias: Not just Numbers, but Effective Women’s Power in Corporations
According to the recent FTSE Women Leaders Review report, the number of women in FTSE 100 boardroom roles has jumped to 39.1% from 12.5% 10 years ago, making the UK the second…Read More >
