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The Conversation UKby Emily Robinson, Professor in British Studies (Politics), University of Sussex15d ago
The following story is the winner of The Conversation Prize for writers 2026, a competition run in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown. Read more about the competition here.
The Conversation UKby Alison Garden, Senior Lecturer and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, School of Arts, English and Languages, Queen's University Belfast15d ago
The following story is runner up in The Conversation Prize for writers 2026, a competition run in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown. Read more about the competition here.
The Conversation UKby Natalia Orrego Tapia, Senior Research Associate in Environmental Sustainability and Future Networks, ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures, University of Bristol16d ago
Even as the rollout of the 5G network continues around the world, the race to design and build the sixth generation of mobile infrastructure has begun.
The Conversation UKby Lucy Clarke, Associate Professor of Environmental Resliience, Department of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, Nottingham Trent University16d ago
After one of the driest periods in recent memory, rain has finally returned to many parts of England.
The Conversation UKby Emma Brewis, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds16d ago
The gameplay trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most anticipated entertainment releases of the decade, landed at the end of August.
The Conversation UKby Rob Sharp, Assistant Professor in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sussex16d ago
In the early days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian armoured columns pushed east along the Zhytomyr highway towards Kyiv.
The Conversation UKby Colum P. Dunne, Head (Dean), Foundation Chair, School of Medicine, University of Limerick, University of Limerick16d ago
Almost 900 people in Bangladesh are suspected to have died in a measles outbreak that began in March. Most of those affected are children. Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known.
The Conversation UKby Elena Sottilotta, Affiliated Researcher, Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge16d ago
How do fairy tales, with roots reaching deep into the past, continue to cast their spell on us? This question animates The Art of Fairy Tales by Joanna Ebenstein.
The Conversation UKby Richard Holland, Professor of Animal Behaviour, Bangor University16d ago
Scientists have known for more than 60 years that animals can sense the Earth’s magnetic field, and there is a wealth of behavioural evidence supporting their use of this cue as a navigation...
The Conversation UKby Christine Parsons, Professor in Psychological Science, Aarhus University16d ago
Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbours often appear at the top of many of the world’s “best of” lists, from happiest and least corrupt to best place to raise a family.
The Conversation UKby Jose Castro, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Youth Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University16d ago
When families look into getting their children involved in sport and physical activities, there is often a lot to consider. For some, this means choosing between clubs and activities.
The Conversation UKby Cleo O'Callaghan Yeoman, Postdoctoral Researcher, English and Digital Humanities, University College Cork16d ago
Last year marked 250 years of Jane Austen, one of the world’s best-known authors. Her enduring appeal is reflected in the myriad celebrations that took place to honour this anniversary, including...
The Conversation UKby Leila Fathi, Research Fellow at the Centre for Food Policy, City St George's, University of London16d ago
A number of pressures have converged on food production over the past year, and their effects are likely to show up in our shopping baskets this winter.
The Conversation UKby Ed Turner, Reader in Politics, Co-Director, Aston Centre for Europe, Aston University17d ago
Friedrich Merz’s demeanour was grim as he stepped before the cameras on Sunday evening to address his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party after two more disappointing state election results.
The Conversation UKby Sharon McAvoy, Senior Lecturer in Law, Edge Hill University17d ago
Andy Burnham’s call for a codified UK constitution has revived debate about how the UK is governed. It would be a huge departure for the UK, and a major undertaking.
The Conversation UKby Colleen Murrell, Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University17d ago
Donald Trump’s fight with the media has escalated with the news that five major broadcast networks, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC, have suspended their pool coverage of the White House.
The Conversation UKby Tabitha Rowland, PhD in Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool17d ago
In case you missed it, Rachel Cusk’s new novel Life of M has been the centre of heated online debate.
The Conversation UKby Julie Wharton, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of Winchester17d ago
Inclusion has become one of the most prominent concepts in contemporary education policy in England.
The Conversation UKby Rita de Sousa e Silva, Assistant Professor, Ecology, Leiden University17d ago
When Olivia Besters began caring for the patch of soil beneath the chestnut tree outside her home in Freiburg, Germany, more than 35 years ago, biodiversity was not on her mind.
The Conversation UKby Richard Taylor, Lecturer, Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation, Coventry University17d ago
Many runners describe the first ten to 15 minutes of a run as the hardest of all. Breathing can feel laboured, the legs can feel heavy and a pace that would normally seem manageable may suddenly...
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