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New project will bring together local and online communities to examine regional food policy

A new initiative will host two ecological citizens’ ‘Re-assemblies’ to explore food and energy systems in relation to Net Zero transition.
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Tougher action on criminal landlords needed to overhaul failing system new research finds

Research findings by Dr Xavier L’Hoiry forms part of four new reports highlighting how councils and police forces across the UK are failing to crack down on criminal landlords operating at the margins of the private rented sector.
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Professor Matthew Flinders appointed to Police Leadership Commission

We're delighted to share the news that Professor Matthew Flinders has been appointed to the advisory board of the government's national Police Leadership Commission.
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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.

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Professor Matthew Flinders to chair the Politics and International Studies Sub-Panel for REF2029

We’re delighted that Professor Matthew Flinders has been selected to chair this expert sub-panel of the Research Excellence Framework (REF).