Professor Janet Melville-Wiseman explains why we need new narratives to empower professionals to identify and intervene to protect children from predators. Last week saw the sentencing of Jamie Varley for […]
Red heat-health alerts: why the conversation has changed
Professor Kristy Howells explains why this week’s red heath-health alert emphasises the need to start talking about heat literacy. Last week I wrote about amber heat alerts and the importance […]
Amber heat alerts: from warnings to action
Professor Kristy Howells explains what to do to support children in heatwaves, and how we all need to build towards heat literacy. When an Amber Heat Alert is issued, most […]
Under-16 social media ban risks overlooking digital literacy
Following the latest news that Sir Keir Starmer plans to ban social media access for under-16s by spring 2027, Rachael Stone explores whether restriction alone is the answer, arguing that […]
University support for driving regional growth and innovation.
Abbie Kempe explains the important role that universities play in supporting regional growth and innovation. Canterbury Christ Church University recently attended UKREiiF (UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) as […]
The silent strain: what this heatwave is really doing to children
Professor Kristy Howells explains how to understand the effects of heat on children, and ensure they stay safe. This weekend, temperatures across parts of the UK suddenly hit 31°C. And […]
Why humanism in healthcare can no longer be optional
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Tom Delahunt reflects on the emotional realities of working in healthcare, and why wellbeing must remain part of the conversation. Much of the discussion around […]
The rise of the drones, and the fall of the mall?
Dr Jake Monk Kydd reflects on the potential of shopping via drones while shopping centres face further closures. There is an endless graveyard for great ideas and new tech that […]
Promoting the human rights of social workers and protecting their responsibilities to service recipients
Akudo Amadiegwu explains why it is important that social worker are supported and protected in their roles, and offers a call to action to safeguard them and their service users. […]