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July 3, 2025

Mr. Nobody Against Putin gives an insight into the propaganda in Russian schools

Colin Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications, Nottingham Trent University

A remarkable documentary is providing insight into the propaganda found within Russian schools. Mr. Nobody... read the full article on The Conversation

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June 16, 2025

Jaws at 50: a cinematic masterpiece – and an incredible piece of propaganda

Colin Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications, Nottingham Trent University

Jaws turns 50 on June 20. Last year, Quentin Tarantino called Stephen Spielberg’s film “possibly... read the full article on The Conversation

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July 2, 2025

Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line?

Richard Machin, Associate professor (Social Policy), Nottingham Trent University

The government’s landmark bill on welfare reform passed by 335 to 260 votes on Tuesday... read the full article on The Conversation

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, speaks to the Commons ahead of the crucial vote on welfare reform.

June 5, 2025

How to design landscapes that enhance natural sounds and minimise noise pollution

Carlos Abrahams, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Assessment - Director of Ecoacoustics, Nottingham Trent University

Sounds are integral parts of any landscape. Think of the calls of grouse and curlew... read the full article on The Conversation

Superblocks in Barcalona, Spain, keep traffic noise to the periphery of residential areas.

July 8, 2025

I rode the Tour de France to study its impact on the human body – here’s what I learned

Steve Faulkner, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, Nottingham Trent University

The Tour de France is often called the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Each July... read the full article on The Conversation

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June 13, 2025

The Club World Cup 2025 shows sharing the stage is the future of global sport

David Cook, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Nottingham Trent University

Before it kicked off, the all new revamped and expanded men’s 2025 Fifa Club World... read the full article on The Conversation

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July 2, 2025

The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment

Thomas Caygill, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Nottingham Trent University

Labour MPs have forced a major government climbdown over disability benefit cuts, in an embarrassing... read the full article on The Conversation

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July 9, 2025

Lioness Lucy Bronze uses ‘cycle syncing’ to get an edge on her competition — here’s how the practise works

Mollie O'Hanlon, PhD Candidate, Exercise Physiology, Nottingham Trent University

England footballer Lucy Bronze recently said in an interview that “cycle syncing” gives her an... read the full article on The Conversation

Bronze has said 'cycle syncing' has been important for her performance.

May 29, 2025

Rise of the Zombie Bugs takes readers on a jaw-dropping tour of the parasite world

Alex Dittrich, Senior Lecturer in Zoology, Nottingham Trent University

Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from... read the full article on The Conversation

A "zombie" snail infected with a flatworm

July 4, 2025

Elon Musk says he may launch his own party: but US history tells us that’s not a recipe for success

Matthew Mokhefi-Ashton, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Nottingham Trent University

You can listen to more articles from The Conversation, narrated by Noa,here.... read the full article on The Conversation

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