The UN declared 16 May as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. Dr Laura Cashman reflects on its significanc
The battle for public libraries: why these community lifelines matter
Professor Carolyn Oulton explores the history of free public libraries and explains why we need to fight to keep them from being closed permanently. Walking down Canterbury High Street, you […]
How focusing on emotions offers a new treatment option for long-term Anorexia
Dr Anna Oldershaw discusses a new guidebook for therapists to support the treatment of long-standing anorexia.
Reflections on Victory in Europe and the critical importance of research ethics
Professor Janet Melville-Wiseman reflects on lessons learnt that have helped to shape our code of ethics for research. As we celebrate the end of World War II in Europe, we […]
Local Elections 2025: a crucial ‘temperature check’ for Labour, Tories, and Reform UK
Dr Demetris Tillyris explains how the upcoming local elections could tell us more about the current UK political landscape. This May’s local elections are not just a routine round of […]
The international role of social work
Akudo Amadiegwu discusses the importance of social work at the United Nations and how we should continue to infuse international social work in the curriculum.
Free speech on campus and the evidential chiller: episode three
Dr Christian Beighton and Dr Zahid Naz explore the concept of free speech within higher education, professional regulation and a post-truth world. A recent judgement by the Office for Students […]
Shops, pubs and clubs – going, going…?
Dr Jake Monk Kydd reflects on the rising challenges facing high streets and wider communities as further closures sweep the country. Heraclitus, who died some 2,500 years ago, reportedly said […]
The Stena Immaculate oil spill: an environmental disaster?
Dr Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, Senior Lecturer in Soil Science and Environmental Management, discusses the environmental impact of the oil spill in the North Sea. In the aftermath of the collision between […]