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 […]
A new woman, female rebellion, and inspirational Kent women writers
Professor Carolyn Oulton recognises Sarah Grand, an author, writer, campaigner and the person who the phrase ‘New Women’ was first attributed to.
Oppenheimer, nuclear war and education
Zulfi Ali explains how the recent release of blockbuster Oppenheimer should remind academics to take the lead in teaching about the horrors of nuclear war.
Pilgrimage and late medieval Canterbury
For centuries, following the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170, Canterbury has been a major Christian pilgrimage destination. Ahead of the city’s annual Medieval Pageant, Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh explores the experiences the medieval pilgrims inside and outside the city walls.
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19
Academics from across the University discuss the impact Covid-19 has had upon children and young people from disadvantaged or marginalised communities.
Could there be more to learning a foreign language than rule-learning and word lists?
Sarn Rich responds to new proposals for teaching modern foreign language GCSEs in schools.
A chilling debate? Cultivating free speech on campus
Dr Chris Beighton discusses free speech in Higher Education.
#ChooseToChallenge
Dr Stefania Ciocia explains what #ChooseToChallenge means to her on International Women’s Day
Language learning in crisis: a dangerous question?
Chris Beighton explains the importance of learning languages for commercial success.