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Inflation rates have increased in the United Kingdom due to a combination of post-pandemic spending and Brexit bureaucracy.
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Brexit bureaucracy another burr under Britain’s economic bounceback

Consumers in the United Kingdom are paying more for everything from fuel to sneakers thanks, in part, to Brexit. The separation has added an additional layer of bureaucratic snarl as the United Kingdom works towards a post-pandemic economic recovery, say two Northeastern scholars.

by Hillary Chabot August 2, 2021

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I’m fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Do I need a booster shot?

The short answer: It’s complicated. But, says Brandon Dionne, associate clinical professor of pharmacy and health systems sciences, “I don’t think most people will need one right away. The protection from the vaccines seems to be pretty long lasting.”

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki August 2, 2021

Members of the Northeastern community walk around the Boston campus in the fall. The university announced on Monday that faculty and staff based in the United States will need to submit verification of vaccination by Sept. 8, 2021.

Northeastern to require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff this fall

In a continued effort to support the health and wellness of the entire Northeastern community, university leaders announced today that faculty and staff based in the United States will need to be fully vaccinated and submit verification of vaccination by Sept. 8, 2021.

by Molly Callahan August 1, 2021

The electric vehicle revolution arrives for a spin at Northeastern

Electric vehicle expo previews the future as new fleet, car-charging ports, and other energy saving measures are part of Northeastern’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and invest in a cleaner environment.

by Peter Ramjug July 22, 2021

No needles? No problem. This COVID-19 vaccine could be inhaled.

What if you could get vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 with an inhaler instead of a needle? That’s the premise behind new research by Northeastern’s Paul Whitford.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 20, 2021

Portrait of a man in a suit jacket and tie

The cost of cars, furniture, and hot dogs have gone through the roof. A Northeastern finance professor explains what is going on.

Are we in a new inflationary era? The economic shocks of the pandemic have helped fuel rising prices in some sectors, along with higher wages. Paul Chiou, finance professor at Northeastern, weighs in on what could happen from here.

by Peter Ramjug July 20, 2021

Daughter waits to get vaccinated while her father stands nearby

Mothers remain more resistant than fathers to COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, U.S. survey shows

New research conducted at the start of the summer finds parents less hesitant than they were in the winter about vaccinating their children against the coronavirus, but younger mothers' resistance has barely budged, according to a U.S. survey by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers.

by Peter Ramjug July 20, 2021

Northeastern’s top finance executive, Tom Nedell, on getting to yes

For his outstanding stewardship of the university’s finances, Nedell will be honored as a CFO of the Year by the Boston Business Journal at an event on July 14. The recognition is well-deserved, say several colleagues who appreciate his skill set that has helped foster Northeastern’s growth over the past decade.

by Peter Ramjug July 13, 2021

A new wave of COVID-19 infections is surging through Africa. These students want to help.

Africa just marked its worst pandemic week ever. Vaccine shipments to the continent are rolling out slowly. The new president and vice president of Northeastern’s African student club are trying to figure out the best way to lend a hand.

by Peter Ramjug July 12, 2021

This image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round blue objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The virus shown was isolated from a patient in the U.S. Photo by: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

How afraid of variants should we be?

The global death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 4 million, largely accelerated by dangerous variants of the coronavirus. Northeastern experts explain what you need to know about the risk of variants.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 8, 2021

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