What’s in a smirk?
Sun 13 February 2022
When we see a politician smirk, we all know exactly what it means. At least we think we do, explains Dr Elisabeth Blagrove from the University of Warwick’s Department of Psychology.
Politics
Good jobs and why they matter
Mon 29 November 2021
Good jobs are not a pick ‘n’ mix option - they should be hardwired into the UK economy, explains Professor Chris Warhurst, from the University of Warwick's Institute for Employment Research.
A nudge in the right direction for the environment
Wed 10 November 2021
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our present time. Whilst the world’s leaders are gathering in the UK to reassert their commitment to tackle climate change at COP26, the need for action has never been greater. But how do we get people to engage at an individual level asks Dr Lory Barile an expert in nudge theory from Warwick’s Department of Economics.
Enhancing urban resilience through citizen science
Tue 26 October 2021
As 70 per cent of the world population lives in cities, improving urban resilience against disaster is paramount, and to do this effectively you need to involve the communities most affected say Professor Jon Coaffee, Politics and International Studies and Academic lead for the Global Research Priority in Sustainable Cities, University of Warwick, and Dr Vangelis Pitidis, Politics and International Studies.
What is the Energy Trilema and how could it help form policy that will insulate the UK from future energy disruption?
Thu 14 October 2021
If we are to take action that will avoid future energy crises, then we need to examine UK energy policy through the lens of the Energy Trilemma, says Dr Jonathan Clarke from the University of Warwick’s Centre for Global Sustainable Development.
Climate finance: rich countries aren’t meeting aid targets – could legal action force them?
Thu 14 October 2021
The climate crisis is already taking a heavy toll on some developing countries, causing damage to crops and infrastructure and loss of people’s homes and communities, explains Harpreet Kaur Paul, from the University of Warwick's School of Law.
Gas price spike: how UK government failures made a global crisis worse
Mon 20 September 2021
Concerns are growing about the security of winter gas supplies, and industries reliant on gas, such as the fertiliser industry, are curtailing production, threatening various supply chains. Professor Michael Bradshaw from Warwick Business School explains.
What is the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act and why is it changing?
Wed 12 May 2021
The 2011 Fixed-Term Parliaments Act is being abolished. It was unsatisfactory in many respects, but some of the underlying issue it raises remain unresolved, says Professor Wyn Grant from PAIS.
How will ‘do-it-yourself development’ work in the post-pandemic world?
Fri 26 March 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a monumentally disruptive impact on the international development sector, explains Dr Seb Rumsby from Warwick’s Department of Politics and International Studies.
Women and the Politics of the Parish
Mon 08 February 2021
Jackie Weaver may have become a social media sensation overnight with her calm, authoritative management of a contentious parish council meeting held on Zoom, but she is not a lone pioneer, says Professor Sarah Richardson from Warwick’s Department of History.