Feb 11Four women-led projects improving lives around the worldFrom all-woman solar panel teams to empowering women to overcome gender-based violence, here are four inspiring stories of research projects led by women across the world. 1. How The Gambia’s largest solar array was installed by an all-woman team In The Gambia, risky work is seen as men’s work. But in the leafy town of Fajara, on the coast, at the main base…International Womens Day8 min readInternational Womens Day8 min read
Dec 14, 2022ABBA, Star Wars and Shakespeare: a re-invention of the UK screen industryIn the first Star Wars film, the droid R2D2 plays a holographic SOS message from Princess Leia to Luke Skywalker. When the film was released in 1977, the idea of a three-dimensional image projected into thin air was pure science fantasy. Today, you can watch ABBA — or their virtual…Arts And Entertainment4 min readArts And Entertainment4 min read
Dec 1, 2022Battling an invisible pandemic: five ways researchers are fighting AIDSSince the HIV virus was first identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died from HIV or AIDS related illnesses, making it one of the most devastating pandemics in history. Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who are living with HIV. And the pandemic is still…HIV AIDS5 min readHIV AIDS5 min read
Published inCOVID-19: Stories from the pandemic·Nov 28, 2022Walk in my shoes: Using VR to tackle racism and discrimination in the NHSResearchers at King’s College London are investigating whether virtual reality can help to tackle inequalities and discrimination in the NHS. Racism and discrimination happens in all sectors of society, including health and social care services. …Racism7 min readRacism7 min read
Published inCOVID-19: Stories from the pandemic·Jul 20, 2022Why families need playful parentingStressful environments, like a pandemic, increase the likelihood of violence against children. A toolkit of parenting resources is helping parents and carers keep their cool, in even the most demanding situations. Parenting is a tough job at the best of times, but it’s even harder when you are living through…Covid-196 min readCovid-196 min read
Published inCOVID-19: Stories from the pandemic·Jul 13, 2022In search of the ‘new normal’: What will it take for COVID-19 to become endemic?More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic first swept the globe, we’re still learning to live with this novel disease. How close are we to the ‘new normal’, where COVID-19 is endemic, relegated into the background of daily life, and what will it take to get us there? At…Covid-198 min readCovid-198 min read
Published inOur Changing Climate·Jul 8, 2022Four steps to climate justice: how we ensure we don’t leave anyone behind on the road to Net ZeroThe UK government has made a legally binding commitment to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. …Net Zero5 min readNet Zero5 min read
Published inOur Changing Climate·Jul 7, 2022The costs of shipping: low prices, high emissionsMarch 2021 saw the colossal megaship named Ever Given get lodged in the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest waterways. The resulting traffic jam involving hundreds of ships severely disrupted trade between Asia, Europe and the middle East. The stranded ship was responsible for holding up an estimated $9.6bn…Net Zero6 min readNet Zero6 min read
Published inOur Changing Climate·Jul 6, 2022What will the houses of the future look like?Construction accounted for 38% of the world’s total CO2 emissions in 2019. If we have any hope of reaching net zero we need to rethink our reliance on steel and concrete and use other more sustainable materials. But what will these houses of the future look and feel like? The problem with concrete Concrete…Climate Change6 min readClimate Change6 min read
Published inOur Changing Climate·Jul 5, 2022Helping the financial world prepare for climate change and net zeroFrom intense droughts to extreme flooding and wildfires — we’re already seeing the devastating impacts of climate change on people’s lives and livelihoods around the world. But global warming doesn’t just affect individuals. It poses risks to financial institutions too. …Green Finance6 min readGreen Finance6 min read
