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Creative arts a vital gateway to digital inclusion for older people, new research finds

Engaging with digital arts and culture activities is a critical step in building digital confidence in older people who are often excluded from the online world, according to a new University of Sheffield report.
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Happy International Day of Education!

This awareness day recognises education as a human right and a foundation for peace and sustainable development. Here we highlight Professor Sabine Little's work on Multilingualism, which aims to prepare children to thrive in a global society.
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The politics of the hyper-polluting private transport used by the world’s super-rich is hotting up

While millions of people make the effort to sort their recycling and make greener choices, the world’s wealthiest can emit huge amounts of carbon on a single trip. Rowland Atkinson writes for The Conversation.

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New information and training hub launched to support prison librarianship

A new website has been launched to provide resources for prison library staff and others involved in providing library services to people in prison and their families.
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Academics and performers unite for Festival of Social Science

University of Sheffield experts have teamed up with artists, theatre groups and performers to bring their research to life as part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science.
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How is digital technology affecting democracy?

Dr Kate Dommett’s research looks at how digital tools are affecting the relationship between people and politicians, and how digital technology has had a fundamental impact on democratic politics.
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Sheffield Geographer secures funding for major research into food resilience in times of pandemic

The project will enhance the resilience of the overall UK food system by supporting the under-resourced, but crucial, local food sector.
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Coronavirus recession threatens to worsen racial inequalities in youth unemployment, researchers warn

University of Sheffield researchers launch study into why young black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people experience higher levels of unemployment.
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Do social media companies undervalue the expertise of online communities?

In a new LSE Impact Blog post, Dr Stefania Vicari explores how an online community has developed a longstanding and effective forum for information about breast cancer.

| LSE Impact Blog