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Prescribing fewer antibiotics might not be enough to combat threat of “superbugs”, says new research

Scientists at Bath have found that despite fewer antibiotics being used during lockdown, antimicrobial resistance still persisted in the environment.

Report reveals Western views of Africa are based on stereotypes of poverty, corruption and nature

Report reveals UK & US views about Africa and suggests positive narratives can shift attitudes.

Photo exhibition reveals public transport through the eyes of people with dementia

Brunel Square installation explores the challenges and connections found in everyday travel.

Surprising antibiotic discovery could pave way for new family of high blood pressure treatments

New study suggests ciprofloxacin could be used as a template for designing a new family of blood pressure drugs with fewer side effects.

New research reveals unexpected benefit of tariffs – managers make better investment decisions

Study of firms in China shows trade shocks have positive disciplinary effect on managerial behaviour.

How you handle your home life can boost work performance, shows new study

Proactively managing challenges at home can make people more effective and innovative at work.

How did humans evolve such rotten genetics?

Prof Laurence Hurst writes in The Conversation about why we have evolved to be imperfect.

The strategic defence review means three new approaches for the UK

Professor of War and Technology, David Galbreath comments on the UK government's new strategic defence review for The Conversation.

Sirens: the dark psychology of how people really get drawn into cults

Dr Joy Cranham in the Department of Education reviews the Netflix hit Sirens and explains for survivors, cult life is not eccentric – it is traumatic.

Ukraine drone strikes on Russian airbase reveal any country is vulnerable to the same kind of attack

Professor Mike Lewis explores how Operation Spiderweb struck deep inside Russian territory, and how drone technology is outpacing airspace management.

UK and EU sign new trade, fishing and defence deal – what do economists think?

Professor Phil Tomlinson Dr Maria Garcia give their views on the new EU-UK defence and security pact and the fisheries agreement.

Why is it so hard for young people to get jobs?

Dr Farooq Mughal explores the challenges facing graduate job hunters and proposes a way forward for employers, universities and policy makers.

Take part in our study about the effects of intermittent carbohydrate restriction on health

Join our study that looks at how short periods of carbohydrate restriction impact health, and whether a new mobile health app can help with lifestyle adherence.

Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK

A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.