Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 22 28 October

Dr Jonna Nyman from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for the Leicester Mercury discussing Britain's complicated relationship with China.

• Read the full article 'Scolding China in public is unlikely to work. The key is what happens in private' hosted on Think: Leicester here

James Bond expert Professor James Chapman from the Department for the History of Art and Film has written an article for Think: Leicester commenting on the hype surrounding forthcoming film Spectre.

• Read the full article 'Why do we still love James Bond?' here

Dr Simon Dixon from the University's Special Collections has written an article about one of the most notorious misprints in history.

• Read the full article 'Who owned the Wicked Bible?' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Simona Guerra from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for The Conversation discussing developments following Poland's parliamentary election.

• Read the full article 'How Poland’s political landscape was redrawn overnight'

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