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Furlough extension: "we are not out of the woods yet" says Prof Hogarth

It is announced today in the Budget that the furlough scheme in the UK will be extended to September. Professor Terence Hogarth from the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Institute for Employment Research, comments.


Sarkozy's political future 'very bleak', says Dr David Lees

There is long road ahead for Sarkozy to avoid time in prison and follow the example of France’s wartime leader Philippe Pétain, says Dr David Lees of the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ's Department of French Studies, after he was found guilty in corruption trial.

Mon 01 Mar 2021, 14:25 | Tags: French Studies

Gender-neutral rebrand for Mr Potato Head

"I wouldn’t be surprised if the ‘Potato Head’ conversation becomes a go-to example in future years to highlight this gradual tipping point in conversations around gender." Sociologist Nick Cherryman comments on Hasbro's decision to officially rename the Mr. Potato Head brand to Potato Head.

Fri 26 Feb 2021, 11:22 | Tags: Sociology, Gender, Language, LGBTQ+

Summer catch-up schools in England: Dr Rebecca Morris

It was reported today that secondary schools in England will be asked to provide summer schools so that pupils can catch up. Dr Rebecca Morris, an Assistant Professor from the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ's Centre for Education Studies, comments on the story.

Wed 24 Feb 2021, 13:09 | Tags: Children, Education, Centre for Education Studies, schools

Home smear tests: Dr Sarah Hillman comments

Women are going to be offered home smear tests in an effort to tackle cervical cancer -- see the story in . Dr Sarah Hillman, a practising GP and clinical lecturer at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Medical School, comments on the news.


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