2026 press releases

Coming out on TV in 1970 could have ruined your life ā€“ so why did activists do it?

An opinion piece written by Professor Marcus Collins for the Conversation website.
Teenagers stood looking at phones

ā€œPolicy change takes time - the strongest effects of a social media ban will be felt by the next generation,ā€ says online safety expert.

A new study has revealed that the social media ban in Australia has made no ā€˜meaningful differenceā€™ to teenagers and their online activity.

A baby sat with a tablet

Avoid intentional screen time for under-twos, researchers recommend

Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn, as a world-first study calls for more thorough assessments of the risks screen time can pose to babies.
School children in a classroom with the focus on classroom tools in a pencil pot

Inclusion bases in mainstream schools ā€“ the evidence for this government policy is lacking

An opinion piece authored by Professor Louise Holt, Dr Francisco Azpitarte, and Dr Sobhi Berjawi, for The Conversation platform.
installation art by Dr Katarina Dimitrijevic

How installation art can make plastic waste more tangible

An opinion piece authored by Dr Katarina Dimitrijevic, Lecturer in Graphic Design at Ā鶹ֱ²„ University, for The Conversation platform.
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What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs menā€™s football

An opinion piece authored by Dr Mathew Dowling and Haojin Zhou (both School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences) for The Conversation platform.

Researchers reveal how AI can be used to turn paintings into visual ā€˜mapsā€™ that show the detailed traces of an artistā€™s gesture

Art lovers often say that a painting by Claude Monet feels calm and flowing, or that Edvard Munchā€™s The Scream seems chaotic and anxious, but they canā€™t easily explain why.

A crack formed in the middle of a concrete road

Why the Venezuela Earthquake caused so much destruction, from an earthquake engineering expert

On June 24, 2026, northern Venezuela was struck by a rare and devastating "doublet" earthquake sequence, where a magnitude 7.2 shock was followed just 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 event.
The US Declaration of Independence and the American flag

How the US has celebrated its independence over the years

An opinion piece written by Dr Sam Edwards for the Conversation.
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New review finds milk lipid bioactives improve key heart health markers

Researchers at Ā鶹ֱ²„ University have led a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on milk lipid bioactives, naturally occurring components of dairy fat, with findings indicating beneficial effects on key markers of cardiovascular health.
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Updated guidance to help tackle overheating risk in homes, new report reveals

CIBSE in collaboration with Arup and Ā鶹ֱ²„ University, has launched the updated CIBSE TM59 Overheating risk in dwellings: A design stage methodology, providing the industry with revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments.
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Heatwaves: expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures

An opinion piece, written by Dr Ben Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Healthy Buildings, for The Conversation.
jill scott collects her hon degree

Lioness stalwart Jill Scott MBE awarded honorary degree

Jill Scott MBE, one of Englandā€™s greatest ever footballers, has been awarded an honorary degree from Ā鶹ֱ²„ University in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sport, specifically womenā€™s sport.
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Ā鶹ֱ²„ University crowned BUCS champions for record 45th time

Ā鶹ֱ²„ University has continued its dominance of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) after securing an incredible 45th consecutive title.
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People are more likely to trust climate assemblies when those most affected have a bigger say, study finds

With COP31 a few months away, new research has found the most trusted decisions about how to fight global warming are made by the people affected most by those environmental issues.

Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseusā€™s travels

An opinion piece written by Professor Pragya Agarwal for the Conversation.
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ā€œItā€™ll be amazing to complete the medal setā€: Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Dobson eyes Commonwealth glory

Charlie Dobson has become used to life in the fast lane. The 26-year-old 400m runner has established himself as one of Europeā€™s top competitors, with a growing medal haul now hard to ignore.Ā  Ā 
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ā€œIā€™m so excited to compete for Gibraltarā€ ā€“ Asia Kent targets Commonwealth Games success

For Asia Kent, representing Gibraltar on the international stage has always been the dream.
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Ā鶹ֱ²„ University joins new Defence Universities Alliance to support technological research

Ā鶹ֱ²„ University is one of 35 universities to join a new Defence Universities Alliance, spearheaded by Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP.
swimmer max litchfield

Max Litchfield has ā€œunfinished businessā€ ahead of Glasgow 2026

By his own admission, Max Litchfield has ā€œunfinished businessā€ ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ā 
A football made from the flags of countries around the world being kicked into the back of the net

England out of the World Cup, but this team may have helped redefine a nation

An opinion piece written by Dr Michael Skey, Senior Lecturer in Communication and Media Studies, for The Conversation.
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Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? Itā€™s not that simple

An opinion piece authored by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.
Healthy food bowl of yoghurt and berries

1 week to go: How elite athletes fuel their final week before the Commonwealth Games

With just under a week to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, training is largely done and the focus will have turned to ensuring athletes arrive at the competition feeling fresh, recovered and ready to perform.

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New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people

A new collaborative project led by Ā鶹ֱ²„ University has been recommended for funding through the Natural Environment Research Councilā€™s Opening up the Environment programme.
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ā€œIā€™ve had a really challenging yearā€¦just getting to the start line is going to be a hugeā€ ā€“ Zac Shaw

Team England sprinter Zac Shaw has already cemented himself as one of Britainā€™s quickest athletes, but the past 12 months have tested him personally more than any track in the world.