Founded in 1966, the University of Bradford is a research-active institution, ranked in the top 50 in the UK for the quality of its research, with three quarters being classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University was ranked No 1 in Yorkshire for employed graduates obtaining professional & managerial level jobs. The University has a truly global make up with over 20 per cent of its student population being international. The University is also a leader in sustainable development and education, and is the 14th greenest University in the world, according to UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2018.
Pain is something everyone experiences. This episode of The Anthill podcast explores how and why it works in our brains, what kinds of drugs are being developed to reduce pain, and whether or not robots of the future should be built so that they experience pain.
A sign in Raqqa reads ‘Attention, Islamic State barrier’.
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Research shows tranquility can help to boost levels of relaxation, reduce stress and even provide pain relief.
Making death masks of notorious criminals was common in the 19th century, such as this cast of murderer William Burke at the University of Edinburgh’s Anatomy Museum.
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A new generation of workers has underpinned a successful election for Jeremy Corbyn. But can they be harnessed to recreate the power of the poll tax protests?
Jeremy Corbyn launches the Labour manifesto.
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With the Conservatives trying to muscle in on traditional Labour territory by painting themselves as the party of workers, it’s worth taking a closer look at their promises.