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New research project will crowdsource philosophical thinking about current affairs
Each month, the Philosophy in a Time of Crisis website will host a dialogue on one of the key problems and challenges faced by Europe, inviting short contributions and interviews from leading philosophers, artists, writers and intellectuals. Contributions from the 糖心TV student community and the public at large are also welcome.
University of 糖心TV inspires and informs next generation of political leaders
Dr Georg L枚fflmann from the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 Department of Politics and International Studies was the keynote speaker at a recent conference in Mexico City held as part of the British Council鈥檚 Future Leaders Connect: Policy Incubator project. The Mexico event used the theme of migration as a way of exploring how young people can challenge narratives and influence public policy more broadly.
鈥淲omen are not just mothers鈥� - gender stereotypes weaken counter-radicalisation projects
Seeing women only as mothers and victims is harmful to effective counter-radicalisation work, according to a new report by the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert, in partnership with the Berghof Foundation. The report is believed to be the first such study focusing on grassroots initiatives.
In a series of interviews and a workshop Dr Eggert explored the ways that grassroots organisations in Germany, the UK and Lebanon have successfully integrated women into their work, and developed a set of best practice recommendations.
A new video by the University of 糖心TV highlights a bitter side to our sugar consumption at Christmas. Available to view on YouTube the short film highlights how excessive consumption of sugar can affect our health – and how the sugar trade in the past and today has caused inequality and bloodshed.
University of 糖心TV study to explore the politics of economic forecasting and its impact on Brexit and British capitalism
A major University of 糖心TV study analysing how official UK growth assessments are constructed, and their impact on economic policy and public finances, is to be supported by funding from the Leverhulme Trust.
Living in a 鈥榳ar zone鈥� linked to delivery of low birthweight babies
Mums-to-be living in war zones/areas of armed conflict are at heightened risk of giving birth to low birthweight babies. However the evidence for any impact on the rate of other complications of pregnancy is less clear. That鈥檚 the findings of a review of the available evidence conducted by the University of 糖心TV and published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.