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Society, Politics & Law
Why has the welfare cap become so complex?
George Osborne's changes to his welfare cap in the July 2015 budget have made a simple measure almost too complex, say Christine Whitehead and Emma Sagor
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Society, Politics & Law
What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?
The OU's Alan Shipman offers a guide to the things to watch for when George Osborne presents his autumn statement this Wednesday.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why has violence been escalating in Mali during 2015?
The ISIS attack on a hotel in the Malian capital was another step in a deteriorating situation for the country, explains Paul Jackson.
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Digital & Computing
Paris Attacks: Social media is the villain of the piece, and the hero of the hour
In both the planning and response to the Paris Attacks on November 13th, social media played a role. Two experts explain more.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why are the Paris attacks given greater attention than the ISIS killings in Beirut?
In a personal view, Joleen Steyn Kotze suggests that for a portion of the world's media, Arab and refugee lives matter less than those of Europeans - and that contributes to a punishing cycle for us all.
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Society, Politics & Law
Could Islamic law be the key to defeating ISIS?
The solution to ISIS could be offering a different interpretation of Islamic Law, says Muslim scholar Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im
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Society, Politics & Law
A letter that starts the renegotiation process – Cameron writing to Tusk
What does David Cameron's 'list of demands' sent to the European Union actually mean?
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Society, Politics & Law
How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
French academic Claude Poissenot says if terrorists claim going to a gig is a provocation, living your life is a peaceful but powerful response.
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Society, Politics & Law
Tumble And Twirl: David Bowie and gender transgression
Throughout his career, David Bowie has pushed at the edges and limits of the gender binary. Lisa Perrott offers a brief guide.
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History & The Arts
Have transgender storylines finally gone mainstream?
This month, both EastEnders and Hollyoaks are introducing transgender characters played by transgender actors. At the same time, Tangerine has brought a tale of transgender friendship to the big screen. Are depictions of gender queer people finally catching up with their realities?
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Society, Politics & Law
So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?
David Cameron has outlined his demands for EU renegotiation prior to a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU. But what does this all mean?
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History & The Arts
Keeping the spark of the 60s alive: Neil Young and a sense of place
A new book argues that Neil Young has more to offer the 21st Century than, for example, Bob Dylan.