On World Parkinson’s Day Professor Angela Pickard explains how the University is supporting research into health and wellbeing to show the benefits of creative and performing arts.
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.
What do you want from Christmas music?
Dr Vanessa Hawes, Senior Lecturer in Music, featured on Channel 5’s Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs this week sharing her views on why we love certain Christmas songs.
Leonard Cohen’s Jewish farewell
Dr Maria Diemling, Reader in Jewish-Christian Relations in the School of Humanities, looks at the influence of Leonard Cohen’s Jewish background on his final album.
Bob Dylan and the Nobel Prize for Literature were made for each other
Dr Gavan Lennon, Lecturer in American Literature and Culture, reflects on Bob Dylan’s cultural and political importance.
A portrait of a life less ordinary
Professor of Cultural Studies, Shane Blackman, looks back on the life of artist, singer and performer David Bowie.
It’s behind you! Or, is it simply here in Canterbury?
The pantomime season is in full swing with families booking tickets to see a story unfold though song, dance and plenty of Christmas spirit. But what do you expect when you experience a Christmas Panto?