Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 29 October 4 November

Professor James Chapman from the Department of the History of Art and Film has written a review of the new James Bond film Spectre.

• Read the full article 'Why Spectre is a classic James Bond movie' on Think: Leicester here

Stephanie Gordon, a PhD student in the Department of Politics and International Relations, has written an article for The Conversation discussing changes in China to allow all couples to have more than one child.

• Read the full article 'As China ends the one-child policy, what is its legacy?' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Simon Bennett from the School of Management and Director of the Civil Safety and Security Unit has written an article for The Conversation exploring why planes crash.

• Read the full article 'Sinai plane crash: the five most common reasons for airliner disasters' hosted on Think: Leicester here

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