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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.