Starmer ahead of Corbyn in opposition leaders survey
A new survey carried out by academics specialising in British politics from universities across the UK has rated Sir Keir Starmer as a better post-war Leader of the Opposition than Jeremy Corbyn.
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Securing decent living standards for all while cutting energy use
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.
Baroness Doreen Lawrence to give 2021 Alice Bacon Lecture
Anti-racism campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE is to give the latest public lecture in a University series honouring Yorkshire’s first female MP.
Traditional markets key to COVID-19 recovery plan
Traditional town and city centre markets could play a key role in the nation’s economic and social recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic, according to new research.
Call for extra funding for early years care
Extra funding should be made available for early years care in the wake of the pandemic, researchers say.
Africa Day – celebrating partnerships across the continent
As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.
Lost story of POW camp uncovered in new book
The forgotten story of a First World War prisoner-of-war camp in North Yorkshire has been brought to life through new research.
‘Creating possibilities and giving hope’: on the GCRF frontline
UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.
Benefits system needs to be made simpler and fairer
The benefits system needs to change in order to properly support claimants during and after COVID-19, a major national research project has concluded.
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups
The ways in which discrimination is worsening the impact of COVID-19 on people in Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups in the UK will be explored in a new research project.