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Resilience is a word often used to describe people affected by war and violence, but what are the dangers of romanticising it? Dr Blerina Kellezi, Associate Professor in Social and Trauma Psychology at NTU, explores how communities collectively navigate the lasting impact of war, dictatorship and the struggle for justice.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/rethinking-resilience-in-the-aftermath-of-war

Many people in the UK assume ancient diseases are a thing of the past, but outbreaks like TB continue to pose serious threats worldwide. In this Q&A, an epidemiology expert an NTU explains how pathogens spread and how genomic research at NTU can help track outbreaks and detect drug resistance.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/think-infectious-diseases-are-a-thing-of-the-past-think-again

Insect trafficking is an often-overlooked form of wildlife crime with significant implications for global conservation and enforcement efforts. Elliot Doornbos, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, explores the scale of the issue and the challenges it presents.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/04/wildlife-trafficking-is-affecting-more-than-exotic-animals-insects-are-victims-too

AI is transforming the workplace, but not in the way we all fear. Xiao Ma, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management at Nottingham Business School, explains how AI is empowering humans to work smarter, launch new ventures, and innovate at unprecedented speed.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/ai-wont-steal-your-job-but-humans-empowered-by-ai-might

Environmental activists taking direct action at sea have sometimes been prosecuted as pirates. Dr Laurence Atkin-Teillet, Lecturer at Nottingham Law School, explains how the United Nations' century-old definition of piracy has been misapplied to target peaceful protestors, and why this raises serious legal and ethical concerns.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/when-does-activism-become-piracy