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Major education reforms in England unveiled – here’s what the experts think

The UK government’s recently published proposed education reforms include measures to improve teacher recruitment, student achievement and belonging at school. Education experts, including Professor Stephen Gorard from our School of Education, share their thoughts on the proposals.
School children in a classroom with a teacher

Inequalities in spotting learning difficulties in schoolchildren

A major study has found that specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) like dyslexia are not being identified equally among school pupils in England.
A school child writing in an exercise book.

Study reveals remarkable adaptability of children’s brains to upper limb difference

A unique study of brain activity in children born with upper limb difference has revealed the brain’s remarkable adaptability to compensate and to support daily life.
Images from the study, left hand side shows study participant Noah Lonnen undertaking a practical challenge, centre image shows study participant Noah Lonnen standing in front of a medical scanner, smiling and giving a thumb up to camera, during the research study, right hand image shows a brain scan from the study

Spotlight on: Dr Nikita Chiu - pioneering a sustainable and inclusive future in space

Welcome to a further instalment of our 'Spotlight On' series where we celebrate the world-leading work of our academics. Dr Nikita Chiu's research is transforming how we approach high-tech sectors such as space exploration.
Dr Nikita Chui, photographed against a black background, smiling slightly off camera to the right

Spotlight on: Professor Paul Denny – advancing the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases

Our 'Spotlight on' series showcases the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Paul Denny in our Department of Biosciences is dedicated to developing new therapies and diagnostics for parasitic diseases that affect over a billion people worldwide.
Black and white image of Professor Paul Denny at a lectern, looking over his shoulder towards the top right of the image

Spotlight on Professor Lynda Boothroyd: Reshaping body image across cultures

Our ‘Spotlight On’ series showcases the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Lynda Boothroyd is a cross-cultural psychologist who explores how appearance ideals form and why they matter.
Professor Lynda Boothroyd smiling to camera, against a light background

Melsonby Hoard to go on public display

The Melsonby Hoard - an internationally significant Iron Age find excavated by our Department of Archaeology, including our Archaeological Services team - will go on display to the public later this year.
An intricate piece of metal work is held in a person's hands. The person is wearing purple latex gloves.

Spotlight on: Professor Mariann Hardey – interrogating digital power

Welcome to another instalment of our Spotlight On series, where we showcase the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Mariann Hardey, in our Business School, examines how digital systems shape, constrain and often exclude people. Her work studies the friction between human complexity and algorithmic simplicity.
Black and white image of Professor Mariann Hardey looking straight to camera

“Flashing” and “cyberflashing” forcing women to change their behaviours

Women are being forced to change their behaviours due to the high levels of flashing and cyberflashing they are exposed to, according to new research co-led by our Law School.
A close up of a man's hand over the lit up screen of a mobile phone.

Spotlight on: Professor Anoush Ehteshami – shaping global policy

Welcome to our ‘Spotlight On’ feature, where we celebrate the work of our world-leading academics. Professor Anoush Ehteshami is an expert in the field of international relations.
Professor Anoush Ehteshami smiling and looking off camera, in front of a pale grey background

Spotlight on: Professor Atanu Chaudhuri – driving a sustainable future on Earth and beyond

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the work of our leading academics. Professor Atanu Chaudhuri pioneers research into sustainable operations and supply changes, both on Earth and in space.
Professor Atanu Chaudhuri looking straight to camera against a blurred, light coloured background

Spotlight on: Professor Leah Morabito - uncovering the Universe's hidden black holes

Welcome to another instalment of our Spotlight On feature, where we celebrate the work of our world-leading academics. Professor Leah Morabito from our Department of Physics is revealing a hidden population of supermassive black holes and reshaping our understanding of cosmic evolution.
Professor Leah Morabito smiling to camera with bookshelves behind her