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Research shows poor mental health amongst MPs may impair decision-making

New paper studies the link between politicians’ mental health and decision-marking

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Better governance needed to improve social media data access for research into online harms

New report from the Social Platforms Data Access Taskforce co-chaired by the University of Sheffield and University of Cambridge, sets out a roadmap for improving research access to social media platform data.

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Professor Kate Dommett receives Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science

Many congratulations to Professor Kate Dommett who has recently been conferred the Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science.
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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
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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 Sheffield and organised a national forum on May 13th.