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Is a technological solution always the best? The politics of toilets article icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Is a technological solution always the best? The politics of toilets

The Nano Membrane Toilet is great news - but are we producing over-engineered solution?

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The 2016 US Presidential Election: A collection article icon

Society, Politics & Law

The 2016 US Presidential Election: A collection

A collection of academic insights into the themes and events of the 2016 elections for President of the United States

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5 mins
Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership? article icon

Society, Politics & Law

Why is the time right for Donald Trump's style of charismatic leadership?

For some observers, Donald Trump's success in the Republican Primaries is a puzzle. Is it down to his charisma and the times?

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When do children develop a sense of gender? article icon

Education & Development

When do children develop a sense of gender?

Young children are flexible about their ideas of gender - but, for most, that flexibility soon vanishes. When do ideas about gender become fixed in children's minds?

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Design for urban living: how we live and how we might live article icon

Science, Maths & Technology

Design for urban living: how we live and how we might live

In the UK there is a rush to build more homes. Is there a different way of making the houses we want to live in, that suits the ways we live in cities now?

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Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too article icon

Society, Politics & Law

Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too

With part-time and disabled students being the most vulnerable in the sector, the government needs to safeguard rather than cut the funding.

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Do Something Great article icon

Nature & Environment

Do Something Great

As part of the BBC's Do Something Great season, we've compiled a range of resources to help you give back in the community and explore volunteering.

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5 mins
What do sports authorities have to do to take account of transgender competitors? video icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

What do sports authorities have to do to take account of transgender competitors?

Transgender people are now able to compete at the Olympics - but there are some who worry this might create opportunities for cheating. Katharina Lindner explores the questions.

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RIP, LEA: The local education authority vanishes article icon

Education & Development

RIP, LEA: The local education authority vanishes

The 2016 Budget included an announcement that all local authority schools in England would be forced to become academies. It's the end of a local tradition in education, says James Williams.

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Introducing Geography Matters article icon

Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Geography Matters

The 'Geography Matters' initative is coming to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

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5 mins
How would post-Brexit trade deals actually work? article icon

Society, Politics & Law

How would post-Brexit trade deals actually work?

How realistic is the idea that Britain will make a Free Trade Agreement with the EU if we leave the EU?

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Budget 2016: The Experts Respond article icon

Society, Politics & Law

Budget 2016: The Experts Respond

Earlier today, George Osborne delivered his latest budget, against a backdrop of increasing problems. A panel of experts share their first reactions.

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