Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 3 9 September

Dr Maria Rovisco from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation examining the changing tone of media coverage surrounding refugees.

• Read the full article 'Personal stories let us know what it means to be a refugee' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Jack Newsinger from the Department of Media and Communications has contributed an article exploring resilience thinking in the arts published in Discover Society:

• Read the full article 'Policy Briefing: The Poverty of Resilience in the Arts' on Discover Society here

 He was also quoted extensively in a Daily Telegraph article on Jeremy Corbyn's arts policy:

• Read the full article 'Jeremy Corbyn: My radical plan for the arts will make Britain happier' on Telegraph.co.uk here

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