Dr Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, discusses her involvement in an expert panel at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
Accessible air travel and the fight to fly
Liz Aduhene reviews a recent documentary looking at air travel accessibility for the wheelchair-using community and how her research highlights this community to be resilient and relentless in their pursuit […]
Importance of research in public policy.
Dr Ian Durrant discusses the importance of research following a landmark review into gender identity services for young people.
Making Headway on World Social Work Week
.This World Social Work Week, Akudo Amadiegwu discusses a local play Making Headway, part of the Heads Together research project, to improve practice and outcomes for people who have experienced brain injuries.
Thirsty Thursday
Dr Kristy Howells discusses how being hydrated can help healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and mental health.
New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.
As we welcome the new year and new resolutions, Dr Jim Wiles, Principal Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Director of the Clinical Exercise Science Research Group, discusses isometric exercise, and how this can lower blood pressure to keep healthy.
Black History Month: celebrating knowledge from Southern Africa
Siliba Sibanda, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, discusses why Black History Month should be celebrated all year round.
AI governance race – to halt, ramble or run
Dr Jaspal Kaur-Sadhu Singh discusses the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the importance of regulation and accountability of developers and deployers of AI tools.
Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’
Professor David Bates discusses a recent dispute between Gary Lineker and the BBC following the former footballer’s tweet about the Government’s immigration policy.