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How one writer’s dilemma led to an international movement

Writing groups modelled on the Shut up and write format have had a big impact on universities and have been carefully studied. However their wider development and impact is less well understood. Jason Murphy and Tyler Shores present a new project aimed at exploring and sharing the many benefits of writing together.

LSE Impact

CCTV appeal after Lancashire waste dumping

The Environment Agency is appealing for help to identify a man officers need to speak to in connection with waste dumping in Nelson, Lancashire.

Environment Agency

From print to digital and back again – Why the cost of academic books keeps changing

The theme of this year’s Open Access Week is ‘the cost of knowledge’. Jen McCall considers how the cost of academic books has changed in recent years and asks, what steps are being taken to ensure that the research published in long-form is sustainable, and affordable for all?

LSE Impact

Bridges at Holne to undergo repairs

Essential repairs will be carried out on the old Holne Bridge and Newbridge at Holne near Ashburton, starting this weekend (Saturday 24 October).

Devon County Council

Traffic set to return to Dryden Road

The opening of Dryden Road took another step forward today after plans for new cycle lanes, speed humps and a zebra crossing were approved.

Devon County Council

Flood Action Week: Check your risk, make a plan and prepare

Flood Action Week runs from Monday 12 October to Sunday 18 October. With autumn here and winter approaching, now is a good time to prepare for wet and windy weather.

Devon County Council

Money has many ways to skin the democracy cat

Australia’s new political finance laws target big donations, but money buys influence in many other ways, from lobbying and media narratives to market power that shapes voter preferences. Real reform needs to go beyond donation caps to include competition policy, fairer public funding, and far greater transparency.

360info

What US’ PERM freeze really costs India’s IT industry

The immediate impact of Washington’s decision on Green Card certification for eight IT employers may be limited, but the freeze adds uncertainty to an immigration system already strained by decades-long queues .

360info