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The end of a geopolitical era?

The end of a geopolitical era?

Dr Alex Kent reflects on the contribution that HM Queen Elizabeth II has made to global geopolitics.

14 Sep, 202214 Sep, 2022 Faith and religion, History, Sociology, Tourism
Pilgrimage and late medieval Canterbury

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.

30 Jun, 202204 Aug, 2022 Arts and Humanities, History, Research
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
It’s time to think about our sleep

It’s time to think about our sleep

Joel Petch and  Dr Andrew Westwood from Kent and Medway Medical School offer some tips on how to get a good night’s sleep.

22 Mar, 202222 Mar, 2022 History
Should NATO impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine?

Should NATO impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine?

Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, discusses NATO’s decision not to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

09 Mar, 202210 Mar, 2022 History, Research, Social Justice
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s great geopolitical gamble

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s great geopolitical gamble

Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, reflects on Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.

25 Feb, 202201 Mar, 2022 Cybersecurity, History, Politics, Research, Society
Remembering victims of the Holocaust

Remembering victims of the Holocaust

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Dr Laura Cashman introduces a new cross-faculty research group who wish to promote inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Travellers.

27 Jan, 202227 Jan, 2022 History, Politics, Research, Society
Pandemic, policing and the presidency: how race shapes American history

Pandemic, policing and the presidency: how race shapes American history

Dr Althea Legal-Miller discusses how the Black Lives Matter movement is part of America’s tumultuous history.

30 Oct, 202015 Jun, 2021 History, Research
Black History ‘Month’ and the urgency of connected race-critical thinking

Black History ‘Month’ and the urgency of connected race-critical thinking

Dr Harshad Keval asks if the temporary nature of Black History Month can support the call for a radical change in societal racial justice.

22 Sep, 202015 Jun, 2021 History, Research, Society, Sociology

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