Russia’s war on Ukraine entails lost human capital, both in actual lives lost and due to major disruptions to key functions of the society, such as education and research. In light of this, the FREE...

A recent survey in Ukraine indicates unprecedented 89% support for NATO membership, showcasing a historic shift in attitudes across regions. This brief, by Anna Anisimova (SITE), explores the...

Policy brief: Some recently discovered money laundering schemes have funnelled large amounts of illegal money from former soviet states through European banks. This note briefly describes the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to a pre-existing threat to global health: the quality of air in cities around the world. Prolonged exposure to air pollution has been found to increase the...

Something many people are looking forward to during their summer holiday is to have time to relax while reading a book, and in recent years, audiobooks have gained rapid popularity. SSE student Alice...

How acute is the issue of gender inequality in politics in the world today? And what is the world losing from the under-representation of women in politics? Pamela Campa, Assistant Professor at SITE,...

Funding is being withdrawn, research grants are withheld, and fundamental academic principles are being betrayed. The damage already done to American universities is likely beyond repair – and Karl...

Academic knowledge and expertise play important roles in policymaking today and are often used as political tools to lend academic legitimacy to political and/or ideological claims. While this is not...

Employers carry a great responsibility towards ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for transgender persons. This policy report by Misum affiliated researcher Enrico Fontana discusses social...