December 2025 press releases

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New analysis reveals 2024 General Election coverage was out of sync with voter priorities

New analysis of UK news reporting during the 2024 General Election has revealed that media coverage did not reflect with the way the public actually voted or the issues they cared about most.
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ā€œMagna Carta never guaranteed the right to a jury trial, but could changes to the current system undermine peopleā€™s right to a fair trial?ā€

This week, the Justice Secretary announced that jury trials in England and Wales for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years, will be scrapped. Below, Professor of Law at Ā鶹ֱ²„ University, Mandy Burton comments on whether these changes undermine peopleā€™s rights to a fair trial, explaining that in the internet age, where bias is an issue, the answer may not be as straightforward as we think.

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The UKā€™s latest compromise on workersā€™ rights will not fix its labour market problems

An opinion piece written by Dr Danny Buckley, from the Business School, for The Conversation:
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App uses AI to tackle Ā£72 billion NHS multimorbidity challenge

A newly developed app that tackles multimorbidity ā€“ the presence of two or more health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis ā€“ with patients across the NHS, has revealed promising results.
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ā€œOver-diagnosis is unlikely to explain the rise in assessment requests for children. A key element is how education and health connect" says SEND expert.

Yesterday, the government announced that they are launching an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services in England, which will look at whether there is evidence of over-diagnosis in the system and where more support is needed.

Ā鶹ֱ²„ University is exploring ideas for a ā€˜Museum of AI Culturesā€™ to learn more about how people experience artificial intelligence

A new project is inviting people to think differently about artificial intelligence ā€“ not as a gadget, a line of code, a promise or a threat, but as part of our shared culture.
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A brief history of mulled wine ā€“ from health tonic to festive treat

When frost sparkles in the morning and our breath is visible as we venture outside, thoughts turn to winter warming treats like mulled wine ā€“ a drink full of ingredients that have become synonymous with Christmas.
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#JewGoal ā€“ How an antisemitic hashtag spread from video games to mainstream football

A new study has uncovered how an antisemitic phrase born in the FIFA video-gaming community migrated into wider football conversations on social media, normalising hate speech under the guise of humour, banter and fandom.

A group of four children looking at mobile phone devices

ā€œBig tech already has the tools to protect young users online without resorting to a full ban; choosing not to use them shows childrenā€™s safety isnā€™t a priorityā€ warns online safety expert.

Earlier this week, Australia became the first country in the world to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, in a move to protect them from the risks that come with using such platforms.

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Ā鶹ֱ²„ University.

Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBEĀ has been awarded an honorary degree by Ā鶹ֱ²„ University.
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Ā鶹ֱ²„ University research underpins first Armed Forces-wide sexual harassment survey

The UKā€™s first ever military-wide sexual behaviour and harassment survey, reveals widespread sexualised behaviour across the UK Armed Forces, affecting two-thirds of women and a third of men.
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Multi-million-pound investment drives transformation across Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s sporting ecosystem

A flagship home for England Netball and a world leading performance analysis system are just two of the projects to benefit from a Ā£5.5 million investment in Ā鶹ֱ²„ Universityā€™s sporting ecosystem.
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Researchers develop groundbreaking blood test for lung cancer

A UK research team has developed a pioneering blood test that could change the way lung cancer is detected and monitored.

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Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water

Two new research publications from experts at Ā鶹ֱ²„ University have demonstrated how coffee waste can be used to clean water.
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How to retrofit UK homes to cut emissions whilst avoiding fuel poverty

A new study from Ā鶹ֱ²„ University looks at the importance of considering Fuel Poverty when retrofitting UK homes to cut carbon emissions.
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Pimple patches have hidden our blemishes for hundreds of years ā€“ historian explains

You may have noticed people out and about with little stickers on their faces. Perhaps youā€™ve seen moons, stars, clouds or even smiley faces adorning peopleā€™s cheeks and chins. Maybe you wear them yourself. While some people do wear them as accessories, these colourful stickers are medicated ā€œpimple patchesā€, designed to treat spots or acne.