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M.A. in International Relations
politics
The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.
psychology
The places where people live may influence more than their physical health. Growing research in environmental psychology suggests that access to green spaces can also be associated with psychological well-being. New European evidence is examining how parks, vegetation and greener neighbourhoods shape people's everyday experiences of stress, connection and quality of life.
psychology
Work is more than a source of income. It can provide structure, social connection, purpose and a sense of belonging, but workplace conditions can also create significant psychological pressure. New European research is placing greater emphasis on how workload, communication, job insecurity and organisational culture shape employees' mental well-being.
psychology
Social media has become a central part of young people's everyday lives, but its relationship with happiness is more complicated than a simple question of screen time. New European and international research suggests that the effects of social media depend on how young people use these platforms, their social environment and the type of engagement they experience online.
psychology
Loneliness is increasingly being understood not simply as a private emotional experience, but as a broader psychological and social issue. New European research shows that younger generations are particularly vulnerable, while changes in social life, digital communication, work patterns and community structures are reshaping how people experience connection.
psychology
A long-term UK study suggests that persistent financial adversity during adulthood is associated with poorer cognitive performance in midlife and signs of later brain ageing.
psychology
European researchers argue that anhedonia should no longer be understood as a single dopamine-related problem, calling for a more multidimensional approach to reward and motivation.
psychology
A large international study led by researchers in Denmark found that psychiatrists agreed on the same diagnosis in only about 55% of cases, raising questions about psychiatric classification.
psychology
New research from the University of Southampton suggests that irregular sleep schedules between weekdays and weekends may be associated with higher anxiety levels among adolescents.
psychology
Psychological uncertainty can influence emotions, decision-making and behavior. New research shows that uncertainty is not always harmful and may also support curiosity, attention and learning.
politics
Republicans are putting Donald Trump at the center of their 2026 midterm strategy as the party gathers in Dallas for its first-ever national midterm convention, even as concerns grow over Trump's approval ratings and the risks of tying candidates too closely to his presidency.
politics
The far-right Alternative for Germany has achieved a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and deepening Germany's debate over immigration, the economy and the country's political direction.
politics
The United Kingdom, France, Canada and nine other countries are moving toward trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking a new stage in international pressure over settlement expansion and settler violence
politics
The United States and Iran have launched their largest wave of retaliatory attacks on shipping since the conflict began, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel.
psychology
A new psychological framework proposes that mental life can be understood through five interconnected dimensions: action, thought, emotion, experience and being. The model aims to create a common language across different psychological theories and therapeutic approaches.
psychology
Cognitive flexibility is usually described as the ability to adapt thinking when circumstances change. A new theoretical model proposes that this ability may not be a single mental capacity, but a system composed of three interacting forms of flexibility.
psychology
A new theoretical model is proposing a different way to understand how people interpret stressful situations. Rather than treating stress appraisal as a collection of separate categories, the Circumplex Model of Stress organizes these experiences along two fundamental dimensions: controllability and threat.
psychology
Technology is no longer simply something people use. A new theoretical approach called technopsychology argues that technology actively mediates how people think, remember, pay attention and interact with the world.
psychology
Psychology is entering a period in which some of its most familiar concepts are being reconsidered. Rather than assuming that constructs such as emotion, personality, motivation, or intelligence have fixed meanings across people and situations, emerging theoretical work is asking whether psychological concepts are inherently dependent on context, language, culture and perspective.
psychology
Active inference offers a new theoretical framework for understanding human behaviour by connecting prediction, perception, learning and action.
health
The U.S. is using prison employment and vocational training to help incarcerated people develop skills for successful reentry.
health
The U.S. is expanding evidence-based rehabilitation programmes designed to prepare incarcerated people for successful reentry and reduce recidivism.
health
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons is expanding minimum-security placements to help eligible inmates prepare for a gradual return to society.
health
Singapore’s Learning Prison model uses education, skills training and personal planning to prepare inmates for life after release.
health
Singapore is strengthening collaboration between government agencies, social services and community groups to support rehabilitation and reintegration.
health
Singapore is helping inmates gradually return to society through structured community-based rehabilitation programmes.
health
Singapore’s throughcare model connects prison rehabilitation with post-release support, focusing on reintegration, desistance and reducing re-offending.
health
A major pediatric cancer programme in Lyon is highlighting the importance of supporting children and adolescents beyond cancer treatment, with rehabilitation and long-term care playing an important role in recovery and quality of life.
health
A specialist pediatric rehabilitation team in Lyon is developing intensive and play-based approaches to support children with cerebral palsy, with a focus on improving motor abilities and independence.
health
France is strengthening early support for children with developmental and neurological difficulties, with healthcare professionals encouraged to identify rehabilitation needs as early as possible.
