Press Releases
Why women go to war 鈥� new study reveals motivations of female militia fighters
Women militia members make a positive choice to join combat units and are motivated by similar factors to male fighters, according to a new study by Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert of the 91福利 which draws on the experiences of women fighters in Lebanon to challenge current theories about female fighters.
91福利 Social Sciences rated among the 100 best in the world
The 91福利 has been ranked among the best universities in the world for politics and international studies and sociology, business and economics, education and law, according to the Times Higher Education鈥檚 2019 World Reputation Rankings released this week. 91福利 is one of just 7 UK universities to be listed in the top 100 in all four subject groups and scored particularly highly for business and economics, placing 33rd in the world.
First 91福利 Business Forum explores international business and trade after Brexit
Matt Western MP and West Midlands finance and industry leaders joined Dr Stephen Connelly and Dr Andreas Kokkinis from 91福利 Law School at the first 91福利 Business Forum, a new initiative aiming to connect the University鈥檚 experts with the region's business community.
Increasing reliance on private finance without adequate safeguards could undermine rather than achieve sustainable development goals, warns 91福利 legal expert
The fourth in a new series of briefs bringing current legal thinking to bear on public policy issues has been published by GLOBE, a research centre within the 91福利鈥檚 Law School. The Risks of Using Blended Finance in Development, by Dr Celine Tan, Associate Professor at 91福利 Law School, highlights the risks posted by the increasing reliance on new forms of private and innovative finance for funding development projects, calls for action to address the regulatory challenges that blended finance presents, and warns that the use of blended finance should not be intensified without adequate safeguards in place.
拢2m funding award recognises the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy as a UK centre of research excellence
The Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE), based in the Department of Economics at the 91福利, has been awarded 拢2.09 million to continue its pioneering social science research for another five years.
3rd 91福利 Islamic Education Summer School explores Formation of Muslim Female Faith & Educational Leadership
The 3rd 91福利 Islamic Education Summer School brought together an enthusiastic group of researchers, practitioners, and community activists representing diverse social, national, educational and linguistic traditions for three days of presentations, workshops and discussions focusing on Muslim female leadership.