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Head of Science

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Chippenham, South West, United Kingdom, England
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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Deforestation policies are failing to protect against a potentially bigger threat to the Brazilian Amazon

But things are changing, and fast. “2024 was the most extreme year for fires,” Antonio said. “I had never seen anything like it. The forest burned like dry pasture – it was frightening for those of us who risk our lives…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Universities face “rollercoaster” decade as AI tests their value

Speaking at the Universitas 21 Leadership Summit at the University of Glasgow, presidents and vice‑chancellors said AI is colliding with geopolitical tensions, financial fragility and public scepticism about the worth…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Cambridge academics elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

They are among 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science elected in 2026. The Cambridge academics elected are: Professor Julie Ahringer (Department of Genetics;…

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LSE Business Review·policy

Are impact crypto assets a new emerging asset class for sustainable and impact investors?

Traditional sustainable investing is struggling with reliably measuring and verifying impact. Can blockchain and tokenization technologies provide a reliable solution? The Impact Crypto Index, proposed by Veronika…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Postgraduate access matters: what works and what’s next

Over the weekend HEPI published blogs on Positive Affect Journaling ‘s role in higher education , and a blog on student debt . This blog was kindly authored by Louise Banahene MBE, Director of Student Success and…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Are England’s new higher education institutions delivering on their promises?

This blog was kindly authored by Kat Emms , Senior Research Manager at the Edge Foundation. The 2017 Higher Education and Research Act promised to make it easier for new higher education institutions (HEIs) to enter the…

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EUNIS Community·policy

Start your EUNIS26 Congress experience with our pre-conference workshops!

Start your EUNIS 2026 experience early with our pre-conference workshops! Ahead of the main Congress, we are excited to offer a series of interactive pre-conference workshops taking place on 1 and 2 June. These sessions…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Malaria shaped the distribution of early humans across Africa

The presence of malaria affected where human populations lived across sub-Saharan Africa between 74,000 and around 5,000 years ago, a new study has found. Over tens of thousands of years, the presence of this disease…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Damage to brain’s white matter may play key role in neurodegenerative disease, and could be target for future treatments

Until now, it was thought that neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease were primarily associated with changes to the brain’s grey matter. This new finding suggests that treatments for…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Scientists find a new way coronaviruses can get into human cells

The virus - Cardioderma cor coronavirus (CcCoV) KY43, or CcCoV-KY43 - can bind to a receptor cell found in the human lung, but testing in Kenya suggests it has not spilled over into the local human population. Rather…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

Reforming the offence of misconduct in public office

The way the offence of misconduct in public office was established means the offence is vaguely defined. Jeremy Horder looks into the Government’s proposed reforms, and offers a warning against extending the offence to…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Professor Simon Conway Morris receives 2026 Templeton Prize

Valued at more than US$1.4 million – approximately £1.04 million – the prize is one of the world’s largest annual individual awards. Established by the late global investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton, it is…

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The Guardian Education

‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success ‘Some…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

Targeting fast fashion imports can help UK consumers and the environment

Fast fashion is bad for the environment and even bad for our health . Lilia Akatova looks into the Government’s plans to stop the preferential treatment of low value imported goods and the impact it could have on the…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

‘Racism infiltrates every aspect of medicine’: New ‘blueprint’ for anti-racist healthcare in the UK launched

The first medical textbook dedicated to tackling racism in medicine and delivering anti-racist healthcare in the UK is launched today in Parliament with MPs, professors, clinicians, students and patient advocates. The…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

WEEKEND READING: Future‑proofing academic integrity: the case for a new charter

This blog was kindly authored by Dr Richard Marsden, Associate Dean for Curriculum, Qualifications and Partnerships, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, The Open University and Professor Klaus-Dieter Rossade, Executive…

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LSE Business Review·policy

How to keep empathy sustainable in a world of hybrid, intergenerational work

Empathic leadership is commonly associated with better employee engagement and lower turnover. But leading with empathy can burn out even the best managers. Asrif Yusoff looks at whether millennial managers, who find…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Beyond the visa: enabling the contribution of scholars from conflict zones

This blog was kindly authored by Naimatullah Zafary, PhD, Chevening Alumnus and University of Sussex Alumnus. On 24 August 2021, I landed in the UK as a Chevening Scholar. The world was watching the collapse of Kabul,…

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Teacher Tapp Blog·policy

Teacher Recruitment and Retention in 2026

If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46%…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·higher-ed

Is AI behind youth unemployment?

According to the ONS, youth unemployment has jumped to uncomfortable levels, higher than the EU average. Grace Lordan untangles the many causes behind the rise, including AI and a rising minimum wage, and offers…

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