Dr Susan Kenyon argues that universities can do more to support social mobility, by moving away from the outdated assumption that residential students are the norm and reshaping provisions to […]
COP29: climate change or climate procrastination?
Natalia Slobodian asks if the latest gathering of leaders and governments at COP29 is really going to make the difference. As COP29 kicks off, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the world […]
Trump 2.0 and liberal metropolitan moralism
Dr Demetris Tillyris delves in to the US Presidential election result with a warning for the Democratic Party. The US Presidential election carried with it a sense of déjà vu. […]
Bus fares, budgets and a balancing act
Dr Susan Kenyon argues that a rise in England’s bus fare cap from £2 to £3 hurts the environment and increases exclusion – both concerns for ‘working people’. The bus […]
How the US election could shake up global climate action
Natalia Slobodian discusses the US Presidential Election and how the outcome could impact climate change action.
The US Presidential election: a view from Philadelphia
Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on the differences between UK and US elections. I’m just back from Philadelphia, ‘the city of brotherly love’. Some of you will know Philadelphia from 3 […]
Shootings, forgetfulness, and laughter: Unexpected turns across the pond.
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses the upcoming US Presidential Election following Joe Biden’s exit as the Democratic Candidate.
Labour’s victory: ruthless caution, strategic ambiguity, and the spectre of the far right
Following last night’s landslide victory for the Labour Party in the General Election, Dr Demetris Tillyris discusses the challenges ahead for Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
General election 2024: a jump to the left AND a step to the right
Dr Susan Kenyon shares her initial reflections after an electoral earthquake across the UK.