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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 31-May-2026 09:15 ET (31-May-2026 13:15 GMT/UTC)

1-Apr-2026

University of Bath research warns AI could erode human capital, thinking and expertise in the workplace

University of Bath
Peer-Reviewed Publication

HR and people managers should proceed with caution if they want to use AI to improve efficiency and human capital in the workplace, and should take steps to ensure creativity and critical thinking are preserved, new research from the University of Bath School of Management shows

Journal: Human Resource Management Journal

31-Mar-2026

“Action for Earth” Summit at Hong Kong Climate Week convenes global leaders advancing climate adaptation policy and action

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The “Action for Earth” Summit, one of the flagship events of Hong Kong Climate Week 2026, is being held today at Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong. The Summit brought together representatives from the United Nations, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Hong Kong SAR Government, the business sector, and leading international academic institutions to examine policy pathways, frontier research and actionable strategies for climate adaptation—reflecting the growing international consensus to shift the focus from “mitigation” to proactive “adaptation”.

31-Mar-2026

HKU hosts Hong Kong Climate Week 2026 opens with focus on “from mitigation to adaptation”

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

Initiated and hosted by the University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (ICCN), Hong Kong Climate Week 2026 marks its opening today under the theme “From Mitigation to Adaptation — Bridging Global Consensus and Local Implementation.” The week-long event aims to harness Hong Kong’s unique strengths as an international financial centre and a global connectivity hub to accelerate a just, inclusive and resilient net-zero transition. It also underscores Hong Kong’s role as a “two-way bridge,” connecting the Chinese Mainland with the world, advancing the deployment of climate technology, and channelling green finance.

31-Mar-2026

Income rank predicts well-being worldwide, but social capital can buffer its effects

University of Oxford
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An individual’s position in the income hierarchy is a stronger predictor of wellbeing than either how much they earn or how large the income gap is between them and others, new research from the University of Leeds, the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick finds.

Journal: Nature Communications

31-Mar-2026

New twin study highlights the power of genetics

Lund University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socio-economic status. The study, which follows twins during the crucial early adult years, reinforces the view that heredity and genes shape our life opportunities – and the people we become.

Journal: Scientific Reports

31-Mar-2026

Women are being shut out of workplaces because of a hidden time gap, new research shows

University of East London
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Women are missing out at work not just because of pay gaps or bias, but because they simply do not have the same time as men to compete.

Journal: International Journal of Management Reviews

31-Mar-2026

Does fighting climate change put the economy at risk?

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study led by the UOC indicates that fiscal crisis risks and climate risks are closely related, and highlights institutional quality as a key factor in their mitigation

Journal: European Journal of Political Economy

30-Mar-2026

Money worries and job dissatisfaction drove Europe’s populist boom, research suggests

University of Cambridge
Book Announcement

Everyday financial anxieties and frustration with low-quality work – rather than immigration alone – helped populist politics explode across Europe from the mid-2010s, according to a new book that analyses data from over 75,000 voters.

30-Mar-2026

Study: An Oregon policy required hospitals to offer more financial assistance. Medical debt plummeted

Tulane University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of an Oregon financial assistance policy found that it led to a significant drop in medical debt statewide. The program's successes and pitfalls may offer a roadmap for other states looking to alleviate the burden of medical debt on local communities.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality