Professor Peter Vujakovic from the School of Human & Life Sciences explains how recent world events show why geography matters.
Early general election – don’t bet on it
Dr Mark Bennister, Reader in Politics, explores the possibility of an early general election being called by the new prime minister
Sadiq Khan becomes Mayor of London in an election marred by Islamophobia
Dr Fahid Qurashi, Lecturer in Criminology, reflects upon the recent election campaigns run by the candidates for London Mayor.
Perhaps we were not “all in it together”, but David Cameron is really in it now!
Dr David Bates, Director of Politics and International Relations, comments on the Panama Papers and whether they have affected David Cameron’s credibility as Prime Minister.
The Prevent Strategy is fuelling Islamophobia in Britain
Dr. Fahid Qurashi, Lecturer in the School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, explores the issues around the Government’s Prevent strategy and the impact it has on UK schools.
Tax evasion vs tax avoidance: Panama Papers
Suzanne O’Brien, Director of Student Recruitment and Student Experience at the University’s Business School and Chartered Tax Adviser, comments on the leaked documents from Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonesca, and the difference between tax evasion and avoidance.
The European Union: an imperfect democracy
Dr André Barrinha, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, discusses how democratic the EU is as an institution.
Boris makes his move
Dr Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses Boris Johnson’s announcement to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union.
Racism, Fundamentalism and a Democratic Education: The Challenge for Us All
The recent terror attacks on the streets of Paris, the beaches of Tunisia and other places across the world have dominated the media in recent months, as has news of […]