Latest research news
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Retrofit in construction explained: What it is, why it’s needed, and how to ensure you do what’s right for your house
Retrofit in construction involves adding new technologies or materials to existing buildings in order to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. It typically includes installing insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, and upgrading windows and doors to reduce carbon emissions and extend building life. Dr Mike Siebert explains what it is, why it's important, and where to find the best advice
What are chalk streams and why are these rare rivers under threat? An expert in river ecology explains.
Fri 14 Aug 2026
New research links betting shop locations with higher crime in England’s most deprived communities
Fri 14 Aug 2026
First contact and the law: Are we legally prepared for extraterrestrial life?
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Blog: Remembered Voices: Memories and Stories from Coal Mining Communities
Thu 06 Aug 2026
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Children should not be banned from using social media
Dr Mark Griffiths, Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Behavioural Addiction at Nottingham Trent University, comments on UK government plans to ban social media use for children under 16.
Football injuries explained
Why do footballers get injured? Professor Ian Varley explains the most common football injuries, injury trends, ACL risk and how clubs use science to protect players.
Why national curriculum debates feel so personal – and why the document itself can’t carry everything we ask of it
Associate Professor Alison Hardy explores why debates around the national curriculum feel so personal for the education community.
UK interest rates explained: why aren’t they falling despite easing inflation and what does it mean for households?
Why are UK interest rates still high despite easing inflation? Finance experts explain the Bank of England’s decisions, the impact of energy prices and geopolitical tensions, and what higher rates mean for households and businesses.
Expert Blog: What is propaganda - a short essay
Dr Colin Alexander of the School of Social Sciences writes an expert blog on propaganda
Plant theft explained: what it is, why it’s rising and why it matters
Plant theft is becoming more common in UK public and private gardens. This explainer outlines what is driving the trend, why it matters, and how it affects urban green spaces.
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