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The pigeon was chosen because it has remained for a thousand years ‘an impartial and humble observer of London life’.
Wimbledon, Rolland-Garros, US Open, Australian Open… Tennis is not just about muscles and nerves, and research sheds fascinating light on athletes’ strategies and performances.
The Wikileaks founder will return to Australia after years behind bars and in exile. What happens now?
In his latest novel, Andrew O'Hagan characterises almost every aspect of his society as broadly criminal, in one sense or another.
Teachers described themselves as acting as ‘security guards’ and ‘police officers’.
How we treat other animals is important for us, for them, and for the entire planet.
While electric cars have significantly lower emissions over their entire lifecycle, research shows that owners of older cars can experience mobility in a more restrained way.
Efforts to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange from the UK to the US have gone on for years. Here’s what’s been going on and what might happen in court this time.
Business bosses appear reluctant to take part in open debate about their firms’ contribution to growing regional inequalities.
Eighteenth-century writers worried about “infectious air,” so they opened windows and built ventilation systems to bring fresh air indoors.
LTNs were introduced to UK cities to create a more pleasant environment for pedestrians and cyclists - but they’ve become controversial.
When a community is involved in how their spaces are developed, these can foster a sense of belonging and make diverse societies more cohesive.
Even in a time with limited alternatives, polluted waterways were not simply accepted without complaint.
Newcomers have in fact proven much more successful at running as independents than big name politicians.
Researchers took samples of the River Thames for two years to track levels of microplastics.
Lockdown wasn’t good news for London’s peregrine falcons.
Britain wanted to showcase its imperial power to the world, through official business in ancient palaces and socialising in the dazzling West End.
My research suggests City firms’ efforts to deliver more equal representation at the top have not worked because they were never meant to.
Although Paris’s capitalisation overtook London’s in late 2022, the City of London is still Europe’s leading financial centre. Understanding why will require that we look beyond stock indices.
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Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL
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Professor in Human Geography, Royal Holloway University of London
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Associate Professor in North American History, University of Birmingham
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Associate Tutor, University of Surrey
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Professor In Criminology, Staffordshire University
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Professor and Research Chair in Inclusive Societies, University of Sheffield
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Principal and Vice Chancellor, University of Glasgow
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Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Westminster
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Professor in Environmental & Landscape Planning, University of Manchester
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Professor of Urban Informatics, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor in Public Policy, De Montfort University
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Professor of Urban Resilience and Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Bristol
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Assistant Professor, Security and Crime Science, UCL
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Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Sheffield, University of Sheffield
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Edge Hill University
