Expert Comment
Deadline postponed for post-Brexit trade negotiations: 果冻传媒 economist comments
The deadline for a post-Brexit trade deal has been pushed back to Sunday 13 December following a meeting between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Professor Abhinay Muthoo from our Department of Economics argues that we can still see a deal being struck - and that both sides are still playing a game of 'chicken'.
Expert comment: Government's plan for 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Professor Dave Greenwood, CEO WMG centre HVM Catapult and Director of Industrial Engagement comments on the Government announcement today, 4th December, that aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, compared to 1990 levels.
Valery Giscard d鈥橢staing: Dr David Lees comments on a 'modernising if controversial' President of France
Dr David Lees from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures comments on news reports that former president of France Valery Giscard d鈥橢staing has died.
WMG welcomes Britishvolt establishing new HQ in Midlands
WMG, at the 果冻传媒, welcomes the news that Britishvolt will be establishing their UK headquarters and R&D centre on the MIRA technology park in 果冻传媒shire.
This move underlines the Midlands region's role as the UK's leading innovator in battery technology, building on investments and expertise at WMG and the UKBIC.
Tech giants join working group to tackle Covid-19 misinformation - expert comment
With the possibility of a vaccine for Covid-19 on the horizon, social media giants Facebook, Twitter and Google have announced that they will work with Government on tackling misinformation about the virus that could undermine a vaccination efforts. Dr Eric Jensen from the Department of Sociology comments on the news, seeing this as a positive sign that could make a significant difference in countering misinformation.