Stop data centres draining our precious resources

Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...

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Save the Philosophy Programme at Dundee University

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Jason Arday: Former Cambridge university professor found dead

His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

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Domestic abuse: The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit

During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.

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Loss of academic staff and "cold spots" for humanities and social science degrees threaten strategically important skills for UK, says British Academy

A new data map released today shows a sharp and widespread decline in opportunities for university staff in the humanities, social sciences and arts subjects in 2024-25. The data shows a precarious la...

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The Crisis in Britain’s Universities

The cuts that have been proposed at the University of Exeter demonstrate the crisis of purpose in Britain’s universities. Should not universities also be places to prepare for "eternal dwellings"?

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Storytelling and political theory

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Reseacher within DEMCAMP

Description of the workplace The Department of Philosophy is divided into Practical Philosophy, Theoretical Philosophy, and Cognitive Science and is part of the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theol

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Sentencing the Palestine activists for terrorism places c...

The judge’s ruling in arms factory case raises spectre of what the defence barrister Rajiv Menon describes as ‘creeping authoritarianism’

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Guest Post: Labour's Net Zero triumph

In the face of frenzied right-wing attacks, this government has successfully executed one of the most ambitious climate change projects in the world. It's time to give credit where it's due.

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Home Office sends letters to children as young as five saying they must leave UK

Children of those on care worker visas – who came legally before rule change – told to leave even if parents can stay

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Modern Aesthetics and Democratic Life

In this innovative open-access study, Jörg Schaub demonstrates that the aesthetic is essential to democratic societies' aspiration to realize a life of equal fr…

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basicincomeforartistsscot on Instagram: "In one day we've doubled the calls for a Scottish basic income for artists pilot! Our new MSPs were sworn in today. Sign the open l…"

In one day we've doubled the calls for a Scottish basic income for artists pilot! Our new MSPs were sworn in today. Sign the open letter now to make sure this is at the top of their agenda. To ensure the success and long-term impact of any pilot, we're calling for: 👉 Meaningful consultation of artists, who know best what’s needed👉 Cross-party support👉 Collaboration across cultural institutions👉 A focus on reaching artist most impacted by financial insecurityShare and sign! Link in bio

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Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee withdraws from Jerusalem Writers’ Festival over Gaza crisis

Nobel laureate J. M. Coetzee has declined an invitation to the Jerusalem Writers’ Festival, citing the ongoing Gaza conflict as a reason for his withdrawal.

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Labour’s hostile asylum policies are a dangerous waste of money

In the last decade the UK will have paid France more than £1 billion to stop channel crossings. We know these policies don’t work.

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