Expert Comment
Gender-neutral rebrand for Mr Potato Head
"I wouldn’t be surprised if the ‘Potato Head’ conversation becomes a go-to example in future years to highlight this gradual tipping point in conversations around gender." Sociologist Nick Cherryman comments on Hasbro's decision to officially rename the Mr. Potato Head brand to Potato Head.
Summer catch-up schools in England: Dr Rebecca Morris
It was reported today that secondary schools in England will be asked to provide summer schools so that pupils can catch up. Dr Rebecca Morris, an Assistant Professor from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV's Centre for Education Studies, comments on the story.
Home smear tests: Dr Sarah Hillman comments
Women are going to be offered home smear tests in an effort to tackle cervical cancer -- see the story in . Dr Sarah Hillman, a practising GP and clinical lecturer at ÌÇÐÄTV Medical School, comments on the news.
Expert comment - G7 discusses vaccine donation scheme
"The move of G7 countries to donate surplus vaccines is a welcome one but it doesn’t go far enough - it is imperative that G7 countries step up their human rights obligations and join the COVAX scheme if we are to defeat this global pandemic." Global health ethics expert Dr Sharifah Sekalala comments on the Prime Minister's plan.
'Exciting period for Mars exploration': ÌÇÐÄTV astronomer comments as Perseverance Rover lands
NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover is due to land on the surface of the red planet today. It's an exciting period for Mars explorations says Dr David Brown from the Department of Physics, who has commented on the mission.