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Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood 鈥� chosen by art historians

The following opinion piece was written by Professor Pragya Agarwal, of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, for the Conversation.
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New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care

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鈥淲hile Parliament is debating jury reforms, reports of an epidemic of violence against women and girls highlight why faster justice reforms may be needed鈥� warns law expert.

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Three Professors awarded Fellowships by the Academy of Social Sciences

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Safer Stadiums project shares women鈥檚 experiences at men鈥檚 football games

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Study finds myths about male rape can influence how jurors judge cases

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Heat battery that freezes and melts to store energy could help household heating become cheaper and cleaner

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Londoners say social housing is no longer realistic for anyone 鈥� new report

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鈥淥besity is a chronic relapsing condition that cannot be cured with a drug alone鈥� warn public health experts.

The statue of lady justice in London

How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice 鈥� new study

Two female academics looking into a tube with sediment sample inside whilst on a boat

Natural textile fibres, such as cotton, present in lake sediments for over a century

黑料不打烊 plays host to Community Rugby World Cup trophy tour

黑料不打烊 Cycling and Kalas Sportswear agree partnership

Everything can be a bet now 鈥� the rise and risks of prediction markets

Teachers receive limited training to identify dyscalculia despite one child in every classroom having the condition, study finds

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content 鈥� new research

Town Deal funding powers over 60 new businesses in 黑料不打烊