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Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’

Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’

Professor David Bates discusses a recent dispute between Gary Lineker and the BBC following the former footballer’s tweet about the Government’s immigration policy.

14 Mar, 202321 Mar, 2023 Media, Politics, Research, Society
Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores the messages behind the John Lewis Christmas adverts and how we can take them onboard, especially when it comes to our welcome for care experienced young people.

18 Nov, 202221 Nov, 2022 Education, Film and TV, Media, Social Work, Society
Putin praises Russian troops on Victory Day – and blames the West

Putin praises Russian troops on Victory Day – and blames the West

Dr Alex Kent discusses today’s military spectacle and what it means for the war in Ukraine.

10 May, 202210 May, 2022 Media, Politics
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
Tiger King, Ozark, EastEnders, The Crown? What did you watch over Christmas?

Tiger King, Ozark, EastEnders, The Crown? What did you watch over Christmas?

Dr Jake Monk Kydd looks at how our Christmas viewing habits have changed.

08 Jan, 202108 Jan, 2021 Business, Media, Society
Halloween 2018 and the closing of the long running franchise (we hope)

Halloween 2018 and the closing of the long running franchise (we hope)

Dr Ken Fox discusses the remake of Halloween and why we enjoy experiencing fear through the horror genre of film.

31 Oct, 201816 Jun, 2021 Film and TV, Media, Research
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
The state of local news: bright future or dark times?

The state of local news: bright future or dark times?

Professor Ágnes Gulyás discusses the fundamental changes in local media.

17 Jan, 201816 Jun, 2021 Media, Research, Society
Victory for Independents: Oscarsnotaswhite!

Victory for Independents: Oscarsnotaswhite!

Dr Ken Fox explains why Oscar success for Moonlight was also a success for independent filmmakers.

28 Feb, 201715 Jun, 2021 Film and TV, Media, Research

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