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Latest opinion pieces and analysis

Professor Roger Crofts argues that the environment is our shared responsibility and highlights challenges post-Brexit: declining standards, political influences, and the need for unified action. We must talk early, talk often, and collaborate globally to protect our planet.
Professor Paul James Cardwell delves into the aftermath of Brexit’s impact on higher education. From the farewell to Erasmus+ to the birth of Turing, it’s a complex horizon. Will the UK seek to re-join Erasmus?
Dr Deval Desai writes about the intersection of academic freedom and human rights, and how restrictions on one can impede the other.
Professor Katy Hayward on ‘bord-inary’ challenges; Brexit’s border changes that are causing friction in the UK.
Dr Dmitry Fedosov discusses John Barbour’s monumental 14th-century poem, “The Bruce,” which chronicles Scotland’s War of Independence.
Joël Reland says the subtle regulatory shifts persist post-Brexit, impacting laws, trade, and business complexity. He believes vigilance is key as new regulatory barriers emerge.