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Failure to protect the elderly? | The experts' views
Six experts give their opinions on why the UK has been hit so hard by the Covid-19 virus in an article published by The Telegraph. "The endless delays in creating a sound sustainable social...
What's Wrong With | The Podcast ft Sarah Harper
What’s Wrong With (www/) is a diagnostic discussion series created by Eray/Carbajo - an architecture and design studio. They interview progress makers, boundary pushers and creative lead...
Very old hailed as super-survivors | Sarah Harper in The Times
People who live beyond 100 are part of a special group whose biological make-up means that they are more likely to survive coronavirus. Sarah Harper comments that with people who live to a very old...
Vox Pop | Interview with Sarah Harper
Professor Sarah Harper was interviewd by the European culture TV channel ARTE on demographic challenges, falling fertility rates and family policies in Europe. Tune in...
The Bomb That Didn't Explode | Sarah Harper
In 1968, the book “The Population Bomb" warned that overpopulation would lead to famine and war. But now, as many people live longer and have fewer children, a new problem is taking shap...
7.7 Billion People & Counting
According to the UN, it is predicted that the human population could reach ten billion people by the year 2050. As part of a new BBC Two documentary ‘7.7 Billion People & Counting&rsqu...
Woman's Hour with Sarah Harper
The population of Earth has doubled since 1970 and is heading for 10 billion by 2050. That’s a lot of extra strain on the planet. Could having fewer kids be the answer? Or is it over-con...
Messy Realities -the Secret Life of Technology
The podcast series 'Messy Realities - the Secret Life of Technology' comprises conversations between health services researchers, Museum experts and community members on wide-ranging topics...
Academics discuss social governance | George W Leeson
An article in the China Daily Global reporting views of academics who have been invited speakers at the 4th China-UK Symposium on the Modernisation of Social Governance quotes Dr George W Leeson. ...
Care duties take older workers out of jobs market | Sarah Harper
Professor Sarah Harper comments on the economic impact on older workers caring for relatives in the Financial Times. "Government is pushing the responsibility for caring for ...
Educational differentials in the realisation of fertility intentions: Is sub-Saharan Africa different?
Abstract Background The gap between fertility outcomes and fertility ideals is notably higher in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) than elsewhere, relating to both under- and overachievement o...
Population Matters | Interview with Sarah Harper
How much should we worry about our demographic destiny? How should we respond to these challenges? Or are they opportunities? Sarah Harper talks to author and broadcaster Tiffany Jenkins a...
Ageing population does not point to a crisis | George Leeson
Ageing population and declining birthrates are now a global issue. What caused the phenomenon? What lessons can China draw from international practice against the backdrop? Dr George W Leeson share...
The good, the bad and the robotic | George Leeson
In the May edition of the Lawyers Ahead of the Curve magazine, Dr George Leeson discusses the implications of the rising older demographic and how technology can help us moving forward. Re...
Japan, South Korea face graying future | George Leeson
Japan and South Korea face stark demographic change. Longer life spans and low birth rates in both countries have led to rapidly aging populations. At 126 million, Japan's population is already...