Natalia Slobodian discusses the US Presidential Election and how the outcome could impact climate change action.
The US Presidential election: a view from Philadelphia
Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on the differences between UK and US elections. I’m just back from Philadelphia, ‘the city of brotherly love’. Some of you will know Philadelphia from 3 […]
Could a standing army tackle riots and deliver order?
Paul Swallow looks at how France have developed their standing armies for dealing with riots, and asks if it’s possible for the UK to do the same.
Accessible air travel and the fight to fly
Liz Aduhene reviews a recent documentary looking at air travel accessibility for the wheelchair-using community and how her research highlights this community to be resilient and relentless in their pursuit […]
Shootings, forgetfulness, and laughter: Unexpected turns across the pond.
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses the upcoming US Presidential Election following Joe Biden’s exit as the Democratic Candidate.
Labour’s victory: ruthless caution, strategic ambiguity, and the spectre of the far right
Following last night’s landslide victory for the Labour Party in the General Election, Dr Demetris Tillyris discusses the challenges ahead for Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
General election 2024: a jump to the left AND a step to the right
Dr Susan Kenyon shares her initial reflections after an electoral earthquake across the UK.
Teacher recruitment and retention: a question of identity?
Dr Christian Beighton and Zahid Naz discuss their research and debates around teacher recruitment and retention.
Political leaders lack imagination
Professor David Bates argues that politicians need to ‘step-up’ and offer imaginative, creative policies not only to solve today’s issues, but to also secure our long-term futures.