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Better governance needed to improve social media data access for research into online harms

New report from the Social Platforms Data Access Taskforce co-chaired by the University of Sheffield and University of Cambridge, sets out a roadmap for improving research access to social media platform data.

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Professor Kate Dommett receives Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science

Many congratulations to Professor Kate Dommett who has recently been conferred the Award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Science.
New research reveals how proteins that harvest and use sunlight are organised by the most abundant organism in the world

Europe takes the heat

Michael Jacobs writes about the impact of record-breaking heat on public opinion and government decision making.

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Amplifying public voice at the UN AI for Good summit

Dr Susan Oman shares work on public engagement in AI at the AI for Good summit in Geneva.
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Exploring grassroots solutions for climate transitions

The Energy Hub Futures project will look at the use of community hubs as a tool for supporting transitions to sustainable energy.
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New funding expands research into the impact of humanitarian visas in the Global South.

A new project explores the use of humanitarian visas within Brazil and the broader implications for global refugee protection.

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Andy Burnham: what to expect from the UK’s likely next prime minister

Professor Matthew Flinders discusses what to expect from Andy Burnham, if he is to become the next UK prime minister in The Conversation.

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Was the G7 Summit in France a success?

University of Sheffield students give their insights into some of the key global issues of the 52nd G7 Summit.