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80 years of Superman: man of tomorrow, a chronicle of all our todays

80 years of Superman: man of tomorrow, a chronicle of all our todays

Dr Michael Goodrum explains the political and financial influence of the comic book hero, Superman.

20 Apr, 201816 Jun, 2021 Culture, History, Media, Research
Sexual abuse, harassment and gendered misuse of power – what Westminster might learn from other institutions

Sexual abuse, harassment and gendered misuse of power – what Westminster might learn from other institutions

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman looks at what Westminster should be doing in the wake of recent sexual abuse allegations.

15 Nov, 201716 Jun, 2021 Culture, Research, Society
Let children be children!

Let children be children!

Dr Catherine Meehan responds to the recent bullying guidance issued by the Church of England to its schools.

13 Nov, 201716 Jun, 2021 Culture, Education, Research
#comicsgate, backlash, and the future of the comics industry

#comicsgate, backlash, and the future of the comics industry

Dr Michael Goodrum discusses diversity in Marvel comics.

10 Nov, 201716 Jun, 2021 Culture, Research, Society
The Canterbury Sound: music from the small city in the global history of popular culture

The Canterbury Sound: music from the small city in the global history of popular culture

Guest blogger Dr Asya Draganova explains how Canterbury became the sound of prog rock and psychedelic music.

09 Oct, 201716 Jun, 2021 Culture, Music, Research
60 years of On the Road: what’s happened to the spirit of travel?

60 years of On the Road: what’s happened to the spirit of travel?

Jim Butcher explores the legacy of Jack Kerouac’s iconic novel On The Road 60 years after publication.

07 Sep, 201716 Jun, 2021 Culture, Research, Society
Breaking the gender stereotype toy trap

Breaking the gender stereotype toy trap

Dr Marios Kostas, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Care, explains why breaking away from traditional gender stereotype toys could be the best present you give your child this Christmas.

12 Dec, 201615 Jun, 2021 Culture, Education, Psychology, Research
Dickens and Kent: did Scrooge visit the county?

Dickens and Kent: did Scrooge visit the county?

Ahead of the annual Dickensian Christmas Festival 2016, Professor Carolyn Oulton, Director of the International Centre for Victorian Women Writers (ICVWW) discusses Dickens’s Kent roots.

30 Nov, 201615 Jun, 2021 Culture, Research
Arts, culture and poetry to the rescue

Arts, culture and poetry to the rescue

Dr Ken Fox, Principal Lecturer for School of Media, Art and Design, explains why the arts and creative industries are still so important for modern society.

23 Nov, 201615 Jun, 2021 Art, Culture, Research

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