By Dr Anandadeep Mandal Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham The U.S. presidential election results have a substantial ripple effect on the U.K., influencing areas like economic stability, security cooperation, trade agreements, and global environmental goals. As the U.K.’s closest ally, U.S. leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping U.K.’s policies, especially regarding trade, military … Continue reading “How could the US election results impact the UK?”
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US Election 2024: Can we trust the polls?
By Dr Anandadeep Mandal Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham The reliability of 2024 U.S. election polls is a critical question given recent polling inaccuracies in key election years. Historically, polls have struggled to capture precise snapshots of voter preferences, especially when predicting voter turnout, demographic preferences, and unexpected political shifts. Polling accuracy depends on … Continue reading “US Election 2024: Can we trust the polls?”
The Fallacy of Borrowing to Invest
By Professor John Bryson Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham There are many way of describing the Labour budget. To some in Labour, the budget process has been described as “a mess” whilst others use words like “chaos” and “carnage”. These descriptions apply to discussions regarding departmental budgets. All this is very Yes Minister. In … Continue reading “The Fallacy of Borrowing to Invest”
Paris 2024: Hijab Ban Undermines Gender Equality Milestone
By Dr Ibtihal Ramadan, Research Fellow EEI, School of Education A key point to note from the 33rd Olympic games in Paris, France that concluded just ten days ago, is the hijab ban for French women athletes. (Un)Surprisingly, the ban occurs amidst an important landmark of Paris Olympics: it has been celebrated to be the … Continue reading “Paris 2024: Hijab Ban Undermines Gender Equality Milestone”
Can Humans Learn “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth”?
By Dr Harriet Clarke Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology Social science researchers often consider whose voices could advocate for social change. So – and do bear with me – do social scientists have any business asking, ‘Can ‘listening’ to non-human animals support our role in building better lives for all living beings’? Colleagues and I … Continue reading “Can Humans Learn “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth”?”
A winter of discontent for pensioners?
By Professor Martin Powell Health Services Management Centre Professor of Health and Social Policy ‘How we treat our old people is a crucial test of our national quality. A nation that lacks gratitude to those who have honestly worked for her in the past while they had the strength to do so, does not deserve … Continue reading “A winter of discontent for pensioners?”
What is AI doing to parent teacher relationships? Collection pot messages and template school reports
By Dr Stephen Jeffares Department of Public Administration and Policy Associate Professor Director of Postgraduate Research, INLOGOV For parents of young children, the end of term errand list includes “pick up a present for the teacher”. It seems best teacher mugs and budget prosecco is being replaced by online collection pots. The most organised parent … Continue reading “What is AI doing to parent teacher relationships? Collection pot messages and template school reports”
Football Governance Bill 2.0: An Opportunity to Embrace Responsible Business Practices
By Idlan Zakaria Associate Professor in Accounting, Birmingham Business School The Football Governance Bill, aimed at setting up an independent football regulator to oversee non-sporting matters impacting the football industry, was mentioned in the Kings’ Speech on 17 July; one of 40 that underlined the government’s legislative priorities in the upcoming parliamentary session. The bill … Continue reading “Football Governance Bill 2.0: An Opportunity to Embrace Responsible Business Practices”
From cancel culture to the digital guillotine: Why the risks for social media celebrities just got higher
By Dr Ahmed Shaalan – Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School, Marwa Tourky – Cranfield University and Khaled Ibrahim – Unitec-Institute of Technology, New Zealand The notoriously choppy waters of social media are becoming even more complex for celebrities and brands to navigate safely as an extreme form of cancel culture takes hold. The digitine movement … Continue reading “From cancel culture to the digital guillotine: Why the risks for social media celebrities just got higher”
Bridgerton… “and the object(s) of all my desires.”
By Professor Sarah Montano, Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School Dearest Reader, Were you in attendance at the wedding of the season? This author was captivated by the latest wedding in the Ton and the relief that another young lady will not remain on the shelf for yet another season! With the finale of Bridgerton … Continue reading “Bridgerton… “and the object(s) of all my desires.””