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Who controls the conversation: the hidden power of social media
12 Feb 2026Who really decides what we see online? New research exposes the hidden power social media platforms hold in shaping political debate and democratic life.
Why teenage reading matters – rethinking literacy in secondary education
03 Feb 2026Uncovering the psychology of learning - discover how Professor Jessie Ricketts’ research on teenage reading is helping to tackle a major challenge for society.
‘A jolt of recognition’ – the similarities between women in the Armenian and Yezidi genocides
21 Jan 2026Dr Rebecca Jinks has been collecting the stories of Yezidi women captured by ISIS in Iraq, and sharing their stories alongside those of female survivors of the Armenian Genocide in 1915.
When crime feels like justice
20 Jan 2026Prof Giovanni Travaglino investigates the power of schadenfreude - that spark of joy at someone else’s downfall - and how it can lead people to justify illegal attacks against corrupt institutions.
AI skills for social purpose: how Royal Holloway is shaping the future
16 Jan 2026Dr Nisreen Ameen is at the forefront of research that bridges technology and social purpose to shape how AI is adopted across the UK.
Beyond the noise: unlocking the secrets of human awareness
13 Jan 2026How does attention shape what we notice — and what we miss? Professor Polly Dalton’s research examines human awareness with insights that could transform safety and storytelling.
From ending the reading wars at home to taking the fight for literacy global
06 Jan 2026Learning your A, B, C’s isn’t easy - Professor Kathleen Rastle’s research into the ‘science of reading’ is transforming how reading is taught around the world, changing lives for millions
Inside the Cult of the Jesus Army - a labour of love and justice
17 Dec 2025Helen Littleboy explains how her documentary series about the Jesus Army took three years to come to fruition, and how its survivors are finding ways to heal.
A city that cares: Bogotá empowering women block by block
16 Dec 2025Professor Jennifer Piscopo reports how Bogotá is leading the way with community support to caregivers, by offering services like continuing education, income generation and respite – free of charge.
Women in politics: why representation matters
09 Oct 2025Professor Jennifer Piscopo examines why women's participation in politics is crucial for democracy and gender equality
The environment and our health: the heart-stopping truth
07 Oct 2025Dr Anusha Seneviratne researches how air pollution, chemical toxins and the environment around us are linked to cardiovascular disease
The association between ideas of masculinity and criminal organisations
14 Jul 2025Professor Giovanni Travaglino examines the ideology of masculine honour and its association with organised criminal groups