Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 27 August 2 September

Dr Kelly Staples from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester examining recent data suggesting that UK net migration has hit a record high.

• Read the full article 'Current migration levels: more than we can manage?' on Think: Leicester here

Dr Simon Bennett from the School of Management and Civil Safety and Security Unit has written an article for the Leicester Mercury suggesting that China needs someone who could question the status quo, such as labour leader candidate Jeremy Corbyn.

• Read the full article 'China could do with a man like Jeremy Corbyn' hosted on Think: Leicester here

In an article for The Conversation, Professor Panicos Demetriades from the Department of Economics is one of nine leading academics who addressed questions to Greece's finance minister.

• Read the full article 'Varoufakis in conversation with leading academics as Syriza splinters and election beckons in Greece' hosted on Think: Leicester here

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