Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, comments on the use of maps as propaganda tools, by the Vote Leave and the Remain campaigns, in the lead up to the EU Referendum.
With controversies ignored, was Rio 2016 an “opiate for the middle classes”?
Professor Mike Weed, Professor of Applied Policy Sciences and Head of the School of Human & Life Sciences, comments on BBC Sport’s coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
A more dangerous world?
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.