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 […]
International Women’s Day and Domestic Homicide
Dr Sofia Graca discusses a parliamentary debate on women’s rights and safety ahead of International Women’s Day. Yesterday I attended the parliamentary debate on International Women’s Day. I had the […]
Musk, Trump and the International Space Station – who really benefits?
Dr Sarah Lieberman and Dr Laura Cashman discuss the role of the International Space Station (ISS) and what this could mean for strategic partners following Space X Fonder Elon Musk’s call to crash ISS into the Antarctic seas.
A gateway county: migrants in 15th-century Canterbury and Kent.
Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh discusses immigration in the 15th century and compares to experiences today.
Whose responsibility is it anyway to make sure school transport is available to all?
Dr Susan Kenyon argues that local authorities need to bring back accessibility planning for transport to better understand how accessible their services are and to ensure all young people can […]