Facebook’s moderation rules prove it’s OK with being a hostile place for women
Comments like 'little girl needs to keep to herself before daddy breaks her face' get a free pass in the name of free speech.
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The University of Central Lancashire (or UCLan) is a university based in Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge which was founded in 1828. In 1992 it was granted University status by the Privy Council. The university is the ninth largest in the UK in terms of undergraduate student numbers.
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Why the role of the media is so important to free and fair elections in Africa
Media coverage of elections is changing as the industry adopts new practices and politicians become more invested in their personal brands. But can the press remain objective?
How African governments use advertising as a weapon against media freedom
African governments have transitioned from outright control of freedom of expression to a subtler manipulation of the press that includes withholding state advertising from commercial media outlets.
China’s leaders and citizens are losing patience with North Korea
A troublesome 'little brother' is exhausting the sympathy on which it heavily relies.
Double standards in animal ethics: why is a lab mouse better protected than a cow?
Ethical codes on animal experimentation lay down strict rules about the treatment of lab animals. Animals headed to the slaughter house are not so lucky.
You too could be multilingual – it’s just about unlocking the skills inside
Turns out the way you are exposed to new languages could be the key.
Banning laptops at secure airports won’t keep aircraft safe from terror attacks
The ban on electronic devices in cabin luggage overlooks the airports that would be least likely to detect a bomb.
The ethics of research: how to end the exploitation of vulnerable communities
A new code of conduct for researchers has been developed by the San peoples of southern Africa.
Nintendo’s new Switch console says a surprising amount about the company’s history
The new 'hybrid' device is the culmination of many of Nintendo's innovations to date.
Africa has a long history of fake news after years of living with non-truth
In Africa, the idea of a post-truth era - which by implication fundamentally presupposes the existence of an era in which ‘truth’ was self-evident - is folly.
To what extent are you truly free?
Self-determination, freedom of thought, choice of risk arguably have freed society, but then there's inequality, ill-health and narcissism.
Que voit un chien quand il regarde la télévision ?
Les chiens semblent apprécier la télévision. Mais que voient-ils au juste quand ils fixent un écran, et quels sont leurs programmes préférés ?
How forensic science can unlock the mysteries of human evolution
New ways of using forensic science in anthropology have been developed to advance our understanding of the past.
Why we built an artificial cave to teach our students about ancient art
In an ideal world, students might visit original cave sites to see ancient paintings in their natural setting. This isn't possible, so the idea of an artificial cave set-up at a university was born.
Dissecting the Western overreaction to Trump’s Taiwanese phone call
The frenzied response to this year's most examined courtesy call played right into Beijing's hands.
New data shows sexual boundaries are changing – but what do we really know?
The proportion of young people identifying as lesbian or gay seems to have dropped slightly, but the proportion who identify as bisexual has grown.
Rise in ‘freebirthing’ suggests women feel midwives and doctors are ignoring their needs
Does the growth of 'freebirthing' mean that women are rejecting professional advice? Or is there something else going on?
A brief history of why students go away to university
In many countries, students go to their nearest institution, but in England in particular, there is a strong historical precedent for going away to university.
Fossil evidence reveals that cancer in humans goes back 1.7 million years
Cancer is not the modern disease many believe it to be. New fossil evidence from two South African caves suggests that its origins lie deep in prehistory.
Here’s how to convince the brain that prosthetic legs are real
The best prosthetics feel more like the real thing.
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Senior lecturer, journalism and digital communication, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Research Fellow in History, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Research Fellow, University of Central Lancashire
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Space and Aerospace Engineering Lead, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Central Lancashire
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PhD Canidate, International Football Institute, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Archaeology, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer Print and Online Journalism and Head of Media Ethics, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Biological and Forensic Anthropology, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of Economics and Director of the Lancashire Institute for Economic and Business Research, University of Central Lancashire
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Senior Lecturer in Electronics, University of Central Lancashire
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Reader in Nanomaterials Chemistry, University of Central Lancashire
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Professor of American Literature and Culture, University of Central Lancashire