MRPs have become a mainstay of election coverage. They’re interesting and provide excellent insight into general trends and sentiment. They’re good at what they do. But what they do is model votes. At a General Election…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Lab-grown brain-spinal cord model shows ‘irreversible’ nerve damage may be reversed

Lab-grown brain-spinal cord model shows ‘irreversible’ nerve damage may be reversed Fred Lewsey Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:47 As we develop and grow from embryo to fetus to infant, our nerve cells (neurons) form connections,…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·higher-ed

Former MPs struggle to get jobs, should we care?

A General Election almost always means some MPs fail to be re-elected. In 2024 that number was 218. With some bright esceptions, many of them struggle to find jobs after their life in Parliament. Rajiv Prabhakar argues…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Germany risks weakening academic ties with global south

According to the DAAD , current plans by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) would see nearly all DAAD-administered university cooperation programs funded through the ministry…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

What German cities can teach us about Britain’s transport problem

The Government has recently set out an ambitious vision in its national transport strategy. Ben Plowden and Philipp Rode argue that the UK can draw lessons from how cities in Germany are moving away from cars, and…

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LSE Education Blog·research

International relations’ capture of cybersecurity research makes it less useful for policymakers

Cybersecurity research in the social sciences emerged out of international relations (IR) and security studies departments. Cristian Tracci argues cybersecurity research needs to refocus and draw on established concepts…

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Teacher Tapp Blog·wellbeing

Previous lives, late meetings, and are things getting better?

Hey there Tappers! It’s half term for almost all of you this week – and boy, isn’t it a scorcher! With record May temperatures, we hope you’re staying cool and enjoying it while it lasts! 🙏 Don’t forget, we’re…

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SRHE Blog·higher-ed

How many Black professors should there be in UK higher education?

by Zarus Cenac There has been discussion on the low number of Black professors in UK higher education institutions ( Arday, 2022 ; Essilfie-Quaye et al , 2025 ). The number of Black professors has risen over time (…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026

Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026 Sarah Collins Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:00 The new Fellows and Foreign Members join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

How to Influence the Influencers: Belonging in Higher Education

Below is the text of a speech delivered by HEPI CEO, Nick Hillman OBE, to the Belonging in Higher Education conference hosted by the University of Warwick. Thank you for inviting me. I am the CEO of HEPI, which is an…

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The Guardian Education·higher-ed

Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain

Risk of CTE in men’s sports has been widely studied, but female brains are softer and more vulnerable Cleo Pallister-Turley, a back for Cardiff university’s women’s rugby team, winces as she recalls two major…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

A new energy shock could trap UK households in a cycle of debt

The Iran war risks triggering a new energy crisis. Erhan Kilincarslan and Giray Gozgor argue that despite some positive short term interventions by the Government, the long term picture for British households looks…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Scientists map rocks with rare earth element potential, helping pinpoint new deposits

Researchers from Cambridge’s Department of Earth Sciences mapped occurrences of CO2-rich igneous rocks – the world’s primary source of rare earth elements – finding that their distribution is strongly tied to variations…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

‘Origami’ method could speed up diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease

The technique, developed by researchers led by the University of Cambridge, uses RNA samples stretched into usable shapes and tiny glass holes known as nanopores, to analyse sections of RNA that have multiplied far…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Seven Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows

The new Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to advancing medical science, each responsible for pioneering discovery research and translating innovation into tangible benefits for patients…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows

Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows Craig Brierley Thu, 05/21/2026 - 00:01 The new Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to advancing medical science, each…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

What devolution and local election results could mean for integration in England

Local election results, combined with the reorganisation of local government, could have severe consequences for how councils support newcomers to their area. Melissa Weihmayer explains how devolution can be harnessed…

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LSE Education Blog

Without guidelines academic authorship defaults to power politics

In many areas of social science co-authorship is the default. Drawing on a meta-analysis of academics in fields related to management, Lorenz Graf-Vlachy outlines a pervasive culture of questionable authorship ……

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Naturally occurring soil fungi could boost rice yields while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers

The trials, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge in partnership UK rice brand Tilda and basmati farmers in India, tested fungi-based bio-fertilisers under real farming conditions. These bio‑fertilisers…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

How the Iran conflict exposed Britain’s off-grid energy blind spot

The Iran conflict has created a global energy crisis. Shefali Khanna , John Cui and Weiqi Hua explain how Britain’s off-grid residents, not connected to natural gas, are especially exposed and argue for the need of a…

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What MRPs miss about local elections

Lab-grown brain-spinal cord model shows ‘irreversible’ nerve damage may be reversed

Former MPs struggle to get jobs, should we care?

Germany risks weakening academic ties with global south

What German cities can teach us about Britain’s transport problem

International relations’ capture of cybersecurity research makes it less useful for policymakers

Previous lives, late meetings, and are things getting better?

How many Black professors should there be in UK higher education?

Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026

How to Influence the Influencers: Belonging in Higher Education

Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain

A new energy shock could trap UK households in a cycle of debt

Scientists map rocks with rare earth element potential, helping pinpoint new deposits

‘Origami’ method could speed up diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease

Seven Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows

Cambridge academics elected as 2026 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellows

What devolution and local election results could mean for integration in England

Without guidelines academic authorship defaults to power politics

Naturally occurring soil fungi could boost rice yields while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers

How the Iran conflict exposed Britain’s off-grid energy blind spot

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