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Sudan civil war: despite appearances this is not a failed state – yet

Professor of History Justin Willis explains the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and explores what could happen next.
Protestors take to the streets in Sudan, waving Sudanese flags

The ‘morning shed’: a brief history of the sometimes dangerous lengths women have gone to look beautiful

As TikTok’s latest beauty fad goes viral, Dr Louise N Hanson of the Department of Psychology reflects on trends throughout history.
A closeup of a woman's lips with a needle injecting fluid

Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap

Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.
Students sit at a table with books and writing utensils