Mary Makinde is a Lecturer in Forensic Investigation and the University’s BAME Strategic Lead for the Closing Our Gap Strategy group which aims to eradicate the BAME attainment gap. In this expert comment Mary explains the work that is taking place within […]
Lockdown loosens! But are politicians and scientists in this together?
Professor Mike Weed explores the interface of #PolicyAndEvidence in the COVID-19 response.
Rehabilitating public transport is essential for a green recovery
Dr Susan Kenyon considers the long-term environmental impact of the ‘super-spreader narrative’ surrounding public transport.
The Prime Minister, his adviser, and the trip of a lifetime
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses the Prime Minister’s Chief Adviser Dominic Cummings, who remains at the centre of a political storm, with Conservative MPs calling for his resignation after he allegedly […]
Federalism and decentralisation in the age of Covid-19
Dr Soeren Keil looks at how states have implemented crisis management structures differently across Europe.
The battle over Britain’s future has just started
Dr Demetris Tillyris looks ahead to how the two main parties will react to the 2019 general election results.
From Canterbury to Workington
Professor David Bates compares Labour’s traditional and new voting bases following the 2019 general election results.
Yes, it is political: looking at our children’s mental health.
Joel Petch, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Clinical Science, discusses the dramatic rise of food banks in the UK and why we should take a closer look at how this is affecting our children’s mental health.
Election 2019: All to Play For? Two Tribes Pick Their Battles
Professor Mike Weed argues that it is the battles voters pick, rather than their tribal allegiances, that will determine election 2019