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Dr Xavier L'Hoiray explains how a new tool is proving effective in the fight against human trafficking

The use of adult service websites by criminal networks presents a growing challenge in the battle against human trafficking. Dr Xavier L'Hoiry has collaborated with global partners to develop the Sexual Trafficking Identification Matrix (STIM)
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Professor Simon Rushton announced as new ESRC panel chair

Congratulations to Professor Simon Rushton who is the University's new Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Panel Chair.
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2008 Financial Crisis SPERI … Crisis Point podcast

Join Chris Saltmarsh and Dillon Wamsley as they deep dive into the 2008 financial crisis in this SPERI presents … Crisis Point podcast
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Professor Kate Dommett co-chairs new taskforce to champion research access to social platform data

Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) has formed a new taskforce to address longstanding challenges researchers face in accessing data from digital platforms with Professor Kate Dommett as co-chair.
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TikTok creators perform ‘roles’ when sharing their hereditary cancer stories, shaping the health information we are exposed to

A new study has explored how people with hereditary cancer identify on TikTok.
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New Tax transparency course launched

Professor Andrew Baker has collaborated with the International Budget Partnership (IBP) and the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) to produce a new Tax Transparency Video Series
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Dr Zeynep Kaya has advisory role on 'Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict'

Dr Zeynep Kaya has worked on the advisory panel for the ‘Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict’ exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.
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Dr Susan Oman gives expert comment on using AI to get a job

Dr Susan Oman, discussed the use of AI in recruitment processes, which was featured on various local BBC Radio programmes.
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Dr Gregory Stiles provides expert comment on UK and US trade tariffs

Dr Gregory Stiles provided expert comment on tariff negotiations between the UK and US on BBC Radio 5 live