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As voters in Michigan consider a ballot measure to change the state's legislative term limits, a survey of former legislators shows overwhelming support for reforming or abolishing the limits.

A team of leading urban scholars are gathering lessons from around the world that can help Australian cities navigate the 'perfect storm' of uncertain post-COVID recovery, pressing demands for climate adaptation and growing inequality among residents.

The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic were marked by far higher death rates among Black people than white people in the United States.

Voters can easily find endless information about political issues and candidates from various sources, from the internet to media outlets.

Catherine Xhardez, a new professor in the Department of Political Science, is an expert on immigration policy and federalism who believes it is possible to "integrate in order to exist.

After qualifying for the world cup, the Irish Women's football team sparked controversy for singing a supposedly pro-IRA song.

The pathologies of the Welsh criminal justice system can only be properly addressed by devolving powers to Wales, academics from Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre conclude.

The current House of Lords appointments system lacks public support, with demand for better regulated appointments and an upper limit on the size of the chamber, according to new research by UCL's Constitution Unit.

The DigiPart Index records the extent to which it is possible to participate digitally in political processes in Switzerland's cantons on a scale of 0 to 100.

Feelings of attachment to the European Union are still running high - despite the UK referendum taking place over six years ago.

A country's ability to transition to green energy is dependent on the structure of its political institutions, according to new research involving UCL. Published in the journal Science , the study explores why advanced industrialised countries took divergent paths in their responses to both the current energy price shock and to the oil crisis of the 1970s.

A new analysis  published in the journal  Science  explores the politics that influence some countries to adopt cleaner sources of energy while others resist change, revealing what hinders many governments from reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Like most other disciplines emanating from the need to educate a managerial class in business schools, supply chain management was predominantly deployed at a firm-focused analytical level.

The Technology Drivers launched Techrede 2022. The Technology Drivers are a group of ambitious, socially engaged students from the 4 Technical Universities in Delft, Eindhoven, Twente and Wageningen; an initiative of the 4TU.Federation.

MIT PhD candidate Jacob Jaffe uses data science to identify and solve problems in election administration.

Co-authored by over 30 international experts, a new policy brief has been published which recommends leveraging Switzerland's scientific and diplomatic role in One Health.

Co-authored by over 30 international experts, a policy brief led by UNIGE and the GSPI recommends leveraging Switzerland's scientific and diplomatic role in One Health.

Study examines the motives behind former East Germans' decisions not to view their files Many people-including public figures such as Nobel Laureate Günter Grass, former West German chancellor Helmut Schmidt, and trade union leader Claus Weselsky-choose not to read their Stasi files.

What next for the Crown following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth? Professor of Cultural History Frank Mort shares his thoughts on a queen of social change, dignity and union at this historic junction for the UK.

By Susanne Filzwieser A study by TU Graz and the University of Bristol shows: Republican members of the U.S. Congress in particular are increasingly spreading news from dubious sources on Twitter.

The Hub spoke to Johns Hopkins students on National Voter Registration Day about why they are registered and ready to cast their ballots this November A record-setting 66% of college students across

Members of the hard-right Proud Boys organization, some of them armed and dressed for combat, raised a wooden cross outside of the state capitol in Lansing, Mich.

11:13 Publication From Black Lives Matter protests to Women's Marches across the world, the global circulation of social justice causes such as racism, misogyny, or climate change has renewed questions about how digital technologies facilitate or hinder transnational connections between activists.

Professor Adrián Todolí affirms that the 2021 labour reform will not stop salary devaluation if there is no public intervention The professor of Labour Law and Social Security at the Un

A majority of Michigan's local governments are experiencing some form of harassment or other abuse from the public, according to a statewide survey conducted by the University of Michigan.

GPS associate professor Lauren Prather's book focuses on how election monitors—and foreign interference in a country's election process—can affect the public's perception of elections Lauren Prather 's new book " Monitors and Meddlers: How Foreign Actors Influence Local Trust in Elections " has been a long time in the making—a full decade, in fact.

Consumer sentiment rose by 13% in August, lifting off of the all-time low reading for the survey reached in June but remaining 17% below a year ago, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

Masterclass by Claus Leggewie at the Freiburg FRIBIS shows the potential for a basic income to overcome crises "An unconditional basic income can be a very effective instrument for overcoming a wide

A day at the beach, games, a visit to an embassy and a pub crawl. The activities at HOPweek help new students get to know not just The Hague but each other too.