Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 5 11 November

Dr Jon Moran from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for The Conversation about issues facing the Iraqi Army.

• Read the full article 'Is the Iraqi army a lost cause?' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Maria Touri from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for Think: Leicester about issues that could arise in the future with a loss of skills in making things.

• Read the full article 'Sustainable food and fashion chains? The future is in the making' on Think: Leicester here

Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has written an article for The Conversation about modern feminism and how it can transform public life.

• Read the full article 'A third wave of feminism is rising – and here’s why we need to surf it now' on Think: Leicester here

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