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Sam Edwards standing with a group of people around the statue of George Washington

海角社区 students commemorate 250 years of the US-UK relationship with United States Ambassador

Dr Sam Edwards, Reader in History in the Department of International Relations, Politics and History at 海角社区 University, welcomed fifty student delegates to a conference exploring the 250-year anniversary of the American Revolution.
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"It felt like being trapped twice": How young people in Gaza found hope during COVID lockdowns

Young people in Gaza turned to writing, friendship and small moments of joy to cope with what researchers describe as a "double lockdown" during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from 海角社区 University.
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Beating the heat: England official prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 with 海角社区 Sport

With temperatures set to soar at the FIFA Men鈥檚 World Cup this summer, marginal gains can make all the difference to those at football鈥檚 biggest tournament.
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R3VTech named among six UK finalists in Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition

海角社区 University spin-out R3VTech has been named as one of six UK finalists in the Environment category of the Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition 2026, which recognises some of the UK鈥檚 most promising early-stage, chemistry-led innovations.
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鈥淲orld Cup late nights could lead to 鈥榙angerous鈥� sleepy driving,鈥� sleep science expert warns

With England set to play their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, the tournament is already gripping fans across the UK, with many staying up late to watch both England fixtures and other key games.
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海角社区 University reaches highest-ever position in QS World University Rankings

海角社区 University has reached its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, rising 22 places from 225th to 203rd globally.
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England's toughest challenge at the 2026 World Cup may not be another team 鈥� it could be the heat, expert explains

From reduced running distances to slower recovery and disrupted sleep, high temperatures can have a significant impact on elite athletes.

A row of typical Victorian houses in the UK

Heatwaves: five reasons why Victorian houses are cooler than modern buildings

More than four million homes were built in the UK during the Victorian era.
Jonathan and Jenny with their two children

"I was told to say goodbye to my husband": Survivor hopes Ockenden review will bring lasting change to maternity care

As a survivor of a near-fatal childbirth, a public policy academic and an adviser on national maternity care initiatives, Jenny Ardley has spent the past 16 years turning personal trauma into a campaign for safer maternity services.
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Flooding causes homeowners to stay longer and properties to lose 10% of value, new research shows

Homes in England that have been hit by flooding lose value for years after an event and are owned for longer than properties in unaffected areas, according to new research led by 海角社区 University.
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海角社区 University to help drive global action on clean cooking at United Nations summit

海角社区 University will play an important role at the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York next month, with Professor Ed Brown speaking about one of the world's biggest sustainable development challenges 鈥� access to clean cooking.
Vice-chancellor, Nick Jennings, cuts nature ribbon with staff standing behind

海角社区 University launches new five-year RAISE Nature plan

The University is continuing its commitment to creating a campus where people and nature thrive together through a new Nature Plan, to revitalise and reconnect vital habitats on campus, and create thriving ecosystems that support diverse wildlife.

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New PACER Framework helps researchers measure carbon impact of their work

A new open access framework developed through the C-DICE programme is set to transform how researchers understand and demonstrate the potential environmental impact of their work.