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‘A jolt of recognition’ – the similarities between women in the Armenian and Yezidi genocides

21 Jan 2026

Dr Rebecca Jinks has been collecting the stories of Yezidi women captured by ISIS in Iraq, and sharing their stories alongside those of female surviours of the Armenian Genocide in 1915.

When crime feels like justice

20 Jan 2026

Prof 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 2026

Dr 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 2026

How 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 2026

Learning 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 2025

Helen 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 2025

Professor 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 2025

Professor 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 2025

Dr 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 2025

Professor Giovanni Travaglino examines the ideology of masculine honour and its association with organised criminal groups

The impact of criminal organisations in the community

08 Jul 2025

Recent studies examine individuals' views of state responsiveness and investigates what makes communities come together to tackle organised crime.