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Professor Michael Jacobs gives expert comment on Chancellor's spending review

Michael Jacobs, Professor of Political Economy, provided expert comment on the UK Chancellor’s spending review on Times Radio.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.
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Brazilian researchers visit the MRG and organise a national forum on humanitarian visas

From 6 to 15 May 2025, the Brazilian team of the Mapping Humanitarian Visa Policy in Brazil ESRC-funded project conducted a working visit to the University of 91Ö±²¥ and organised a national forum on May 13th.

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Professor Matthew Flinders to chair the Politics and International Studies Sub-Panel for REF2029

We’re delighted that Professor Matthew Flinders has been selected to chair this expert sub-panel of the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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New Census insights reveal patterns of unequal ageing across Rotherham and 91Ö±²¥

The latest analysis from the 2021 Census presents an evolving picture of ageing, diversity and inequality in Rotherham and 91Ö±²¥.
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Professor Matthew Flinders made a Founding Fellow

Congratulations to Professor Matthew Flinders who is made a Founding Fellow of the Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom.

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New research reveals billions made by companies involved in UK border security

New research from a team of leading UK universities has revealed that over £5 billion in government contracts has been awarded to private companies for managing border security and small boat crossings.
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New Wellcome-funded project to examine humans' relationships with animals

'Multispecies Mutualisms’ has been awarded a Wellcome Trust grant of £1.6 million.