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Universities must lead growth — CCCU shows how 

Universities must lead growth — CCCU shows how 

Professor Mike Weed and Abbie Kempe explain how universities can deliver more than degrees, and support local and national economic growth.   The UK is at a crossroads. Productivity remains […]

07 Oct, 202510 Oct, 2025 Business, Research
Pardoning the past: a call for justice for the women executed for witchcraft

Pardoning the past: a call for justice for the women executed for witchcraft

As Maidstone Borough Council requests a pardon for the Kent women executed for witchcraft in the 17th century, Dr Dave Hitchcock explains the background to the witchcraft trials, and the […]

03 Oct, 202503 Oct, 2025 History, Research
Flags, protests, and the fractured public good

Flags, protests, and the fractured public good

Dr Demetris Tillyris discusses the recent rise of anti-immigration protests and counter protests and what this means for British democracy.

23 Sep, 202525 Sep, 2025 Culture, Politics, Research
Disenlightenment and political space: decoding the goop

Disenlightenment and political space: decoding the goop

Dr Christian Beighton looks at the role of academics in public debate. As an academic at CCCU, it’s tempting to operate on “enlightenment” principles. I contribute  to public debate through […]

01 Sep, 2025 Education, Research
Stay at home while you study – how Educating Rita became the new normal

Stay at home while you study – how Educating Rita became the new normal

As thousands receive their A-Level results, Dr Susan Kenyon says research shows half of all students will stay at home while they study and explains how her award-winning work is […]

14 Aug, 202514 Aug, 2025 Politics, Research
Why did the Russia earthquake trigger tsunami warnings across Pacific?

Why did the Russia earthquake trigger tsunami warnings across Pacific?

Dr Bianca Cavazzin discusses the science behind tsunamis as alerts are issued after major earthquake off Russia.

31 Jul, 2025 Geography, Research
The return of the Bayeux Tapestry

The return of the Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry looks set to return to the UK for the first time in 900 years, and Professor Leonie Hicks explains its history, significance and Canterbury connections. The Bayeux […]

09 Jul, 202509 Jul, 2025 History, Research
Driving change: creating inclusive campuses for commuter students  

Driving change: creating inclusive campuses for commuter students  

Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on the recent  Wonkhe commuter student series and asks how can we make universities more inclusive for commuter students. The student population has changed, not just […]

26 Jun, 2025 Education, Politics, Research
Supporting collaborative research for people with brain injury and their carers.

Supporting collaborative research for people with brain injury and their carers.

This Carers Week we take a pause to acknowledge the incredible efforts and personal sacrifices of unpaid carers around the world, particularly carers of people with brain injury.

10 Jun, 2025 Research, Social Work

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