As the Vagrancy Act is set to be scrapped, Dr Dave Hitchcock explains its history and influence for the last 200 years. Yesterday, the Labour government announced that it was […]
Supporting collaborative research for people with brain injury and their carers.
This Carers Week we take a pause to acknowledge the incredible efforts and personal sacrifices of unpaid carers around the world, particularly carers of people with brain injury.
Supporting a flourishing horticultural industry
Dr Alec Forsyth explains the need to address plant-blindness in education. Global events and a changing climate have demonstrated the importance of horticulture to the UK’s economy, green infrastructure ambitions […]
International Day of Living Together in Peace
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.