Expert Comment
Dr Alice Pember on box office success for Barbie and first female director
The phenomenal box office success of Greta Gerwig's big screen deconstruction of ‘Barbie world’ gender norms is by no means an incontrovertible ‘win’ for feminism.
Associate Professor Ludovica Gazze comments on the impact of air pollution and the Rhodes wildfires
Associate Professor of Economics, Ludovica Gazze from the University of Warwick said: “The economic costs of wildfires are substantial and widespread. There are the immediate and visible costs of healthcare and assistance, as well as forgone tourist income.
University of Warwick's Women's Football Club President, Katie O'Brien, on Women's World Cup, 2023
"With the World Cup finally underway, even though our members are countries apart during the holidays we’re all tuning in and discussing the games together on our group chat. This World Cup is incredibly exciting for us all at UWWFC. Regardless of the team we’re backing, the one thing we all agree on is that this tournament will be a turning point for women’s football, and we cannot wait to get involved.”
Professor Pietari Kaapa on TikTok as the most popular news source for teens
OFCOM’s research into UK news consumption habits highlights the changing nature of ‘news’ and how news – as a category - matters for society.
Professor David Greenwood on UK Gigafactory announcement from TATA Sons/JLR
“This means the Prime Minister has realised he must provide sufficient investment to ensure the country is a competitive runner in the global race to dominate the markets created by the massive green transition needed to avert climate catastrophe.”
- Reactive statement from David Greenwood, Professor of Advanced Propulsion systems, Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick