Expert opinions cover slum tourism the BBC and Brexit

Professor Peter Lunt has written an article discussing how Ofcom may soon regulate the BBC - yet we know it already struggles to treat the public as citizens and not just consumers.

• Read the full article 'Is the BBC safe in Ofcom’s hands?' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Fabian Frenzel, from the School of Management, has written an article for The Conversation discussing how slum tourism is growing around the world.

• Read the full article 'Slumming it: how tourism is putting the world’s poorest places on the map' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Professor Panicos Demetriades from the Department of Economics has written an article for Think: Leicester giving his initial reaction to the Brexit vote.

• Read the full article 'Brexit repercussions will weigh heavily on the British economy' here 

Professor Ali al-Nowaihi from the Department of Economics has written an article for Think: Leicester on why he thinks future referenda needs more legislation.

• Read the full article 'Mr. Gove, Einstein and Democracy' here

Dr Chris Grocott from the School of Management has written an article for The Conversation discussing the future of Gibraltar following the EU referendum.

• Read the full article 'Gibraltar voted to remain in the EU, so where next for the Rock?' hosted on Think: Leicester here

Dr Simona Guerra from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for The Conversation discussing attitudes towards the EU.

• Read the full article 'Brexit: what Europe must do to avoid losing more member states' hosted on Think: Leicester here

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