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Supporting social mobility

Supporting social mobility

Dr Susan Kenyon argues that universities can do more to support social mobility, by moving away from the outdated assumption that residential students are the norm and reshaping provisions to […]

04 Dec, 202406 Dec, 2024 Culture, Education, Politics, Society
Mothering Sunday and reflections on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp

Mothering Sunday and reflections on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores how the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp stood against NATO for the sake of their children and all children of the future.

15 Mar, 202315 Mar, 2023 Culture, Social Justice, Social Work
Is banter acceptable or an example of institutionalised bullying, hidden in plain sight?

Is banter acceptable or an example of institutionalised bullying, hidden in plain sight?

Following last week’s Expert Comment by Dr Ian Durrant on ‘canteen culture’ within the police and bullying behaviour, this week Dr Durrant discusses if banter should be accepted or is it an example of institutionalised bullying?

19 Nov, 202119 Nov, 2021 Culture, Research
It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt

It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt

Dr Alex Kent discusses the implications of Ukraine’s new football shirt for Euro2020.

11 Jun, 202118 Aug, 2021 Culture, Research, Sport
Earth Day 2021 – restoring our world

Earth Day 2021 – restoring our world

Professor Peter Vujakovic, Dr Stephen Scoffham and Dr Paula Owens, argue for better mapping for a sustainable future on Earth Day 2021.

21 Apr, 202118 Aug, 2021 Culture, Research, Social Justice, Society
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

Dr Maria Diemling looks at the alarming rise in anti-Jewish attacks and our responsibility to speak out against Antisemitism.

26 Jan, 202126 Jan, 2021 Arts and Humanities, Culture, Education, Faith and religion
Wither the Union…?

Wither the Union…?

Dr Paul Anderson explores the current state of the Union and the call for Scottish independence.

25 Jan, 202115 Jun, 2021 Culture, Politics, Research
Working in partnership to Close Our Gap

Working in partnership to Close Our Gap

Mary Makinde is a Lecturer in Forensic Investigation and the University’s BAME Strategic Lead for the Closing Our Gap Strategy group which aims to eradicate the BAME attainment gap. In this expert comment Mary explains the work that is taking place within […]

07 Jun, 202007 Jun, 2020 Culture, Education, Politics, Social Justice, Society
From TikTok to Tiger King – what are you watching during lockdown?

From TikTok to Tiger King – what are you watching during lockdown?

Dr Ken Fox looks at how viewing habits are changing during lockdown, and the lasting impact it could have on the film and TV industries.

28 Apr, 202029 Apr, 2020 Culture, Film and TV

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