Dr Sofia Graca explains how it is all our responsibility to raise awareness and educate ourselves if we are to take steps towards eliminating gender-based violence. Since 1991, the period […]
‘Tis the season… for Christmas adverts
Dr Jake Monk Kydd reviews the impact of Christmas promotions. For some the arrival of new Christmas adverts is a much-anticipated event, all part of the Christmas hype and excitement. The […]
Why the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy needs greater oversight and humanity
Erika Brady discusses the effectiveness and ethics of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST.
Recognising the importance of active citizenship in Primary Education
Dr Emily Lau discusses the importance and impact active citizenship has on children and schools following the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review.
Rethinking religious education: how to prepare students for a world of diversity, meaning, and shared humanity
Professor Bob Bowie argues that education must rethink the role of religious studies in helping young people navigate an increasingly diverse world, engage with questions of truth and reality, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]