Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 11 19 August

Jack Newsinger from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation about labour leader candidate Jeremy Corbyn's art policy.

• Read the full article 'Jeremy Corbyn is the only candidate with a distinct arts policy' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has discussed issues surrounding the decriminalisation of prostitution on The Conversation.

• Read the full article 'Sorry Amnesty, decriminalising sex work will not protect human rights' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Bianca Reisdorf from the Department of Media and Communication has written about issues with UK broadband and how some still experience poor internet connections for The Conversation.

• Read the full article 'Current alternatives won't light up Britain's broadband blackspots' hosted on Think: Leicester here

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