With the time travelling ability of archaeogenetic studies it has become possible to shed light onto the dynamic past of human populations world-wide. Integrated with archaeological and anthropological data, it has been shown that fundamental changes in lifestyle, culture, technical know-how and social systems were often linked to the movement and interaction of people. By studying 131 individuals from the wider Caucasus region, spanning a time transect of 6000 years, a team of international researchers was able to reconstruct a series of key events when contact and innovation transfer facilitated the economic exploration of the West Eurasian steppe belt.

Dr. Bill Nugent, professor at the UT College of Social Work, and former BSSW, now MSSW student, Jaydah Lee recently published research that explores how violent political rhetoric may contribute to increased suicide rates in the United States.

The British Psychological Society (BPS) and Routledge have announced the launch of a unique book series in which expert psychologists provide clear advice on the topics that matter to our everyday lives.