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Putin’s vision for Russia: A tale of two statues

Putin’s vision for Russia: A tale of two statues

Dr Alex Kent explores Putin’s motivations by reflecting on the meanings of two monumental bronze statues.

01 Apr, 202201 Apr, 2022 Geography, History, Media, Research
Russia invades Ukraine: what next for Putin?

Russia invades Ukraine: what next for Putin?

Dr Sarah Lieberman and Dr Alex Kent discuss Putin’s recent decision to invade Ukraine.

23 Feb, 202223 Feb, 2022 Geography, Politics, Research
COP26 and why it should matter to you

COP26 and why it should matter to you

Dr Katie Wooldridge explains why next month’s UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow will be crucial in how we tackle climate change.

02 Sep, 202102 Sep, 2021 Ecology, Geography, Research
Shifting ground at Heathrow airport

Shifting ground at Heathrow airport

Dr Stephen Scoffham asks if the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the third Heathrow runway is a tipping point in more ways than one for environmental issues.

09 Mar, 202015 Jun, 2021 Ecology, Education, Geography, Life Sciences, Research, Society, Tourism
Election priorities – climate change and environmental issues

Election priorities – climate change and environmental issues

Dr Stephen Scoffham explores how environmental issues could play a role in the December election.

11 Nov, 201915 Jun, 2021 Ecology, Geography, Politics, Research
The girl, the yeti and the cow’s tongue – why maps matter

The girl, the yeti and the cow’s tongue – why maps matter

Professor Peter Vujakovic explains why a map in the new animation film, Abominable, is causing controversy.

23 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Film and TV, Geography, Research
Dire straits – geography matters!

Dire straits – geography matters!

In light of the recent incidents is the Straits of Hormuz and Gibraltar, Professor Peter Vujakovic explores the geopolitical importance of the world’s seas and waterways.

24 Jul, 201915 Jun, 2021 Geography, Politics, Research
A sorry spring? Ash dieback in Kent

A sorry spring? Ash dieback in Kent

As spring approaches Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses the impact of ash dieback in Kent, which has now spread to parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

11 Mar, 201918 Mar, 2019 Ecology, Geography
Boxit: remapping the Shetland Islands

Boxit: remapping the Shetland Islands

Dr Alexander Kent comments on a new law stipulating how the Shetland Islands are depicted on official maps of Scotland.

11 Oct, 201816 Jun, 2021 Geography, Research, Uncategorised

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