Opinion

The Nobel Prize awarded to mRNA researchers underscores the significance of gene therapies

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was recently awarded to Dr Katalin Kariko and Dr Drew Weissman for their pioneering research into mRNA, vaccines and gene therapy.
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NHS recovery plan: why an extra £2.6 billion is not enough without more staff

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In this opinion piece for The Conversation emergency services expert Professor Paresh Wankhade examines the Governments proposed NHS recovery plan.
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Opinion – Social workers need smaller workloads and more funding

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An opinion piece by Dr Ciaran Murphy.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol turns 30: how the film became a cult classic

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In a new article for The Conversation, Andrea Wright, Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Development, discusses the lasting legacy of The Muppet Christmas Carol.
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Matt Hancock’s trip to the jungle: ill-defined job descriptions enable MPs to abandon their constituents

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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keavney examines the job description for Members of Parliament and whether appearing on reality TV could ever be part of the day job.
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Opinion - Order of the Jungle?

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You can almost sense the frustration. Once upon a time former health secretary, Matt Hancock was guaranteed attention in the Commons, and a podium place at a nightly televised pandemic press conferences.
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