Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, comments on Apple’s changing portrayal of Crimea.
End of free movement: a perfect storm?
As political parties on all sides debate the issues of immigration and the end of Free Movement as part of the Brexit-fuelled General Election, Dr Karen Thomas and Dr Julie Scott explore how robust evidence is increasingly vital to businesses lobbying for the conditions conducive to future growth.
Canterbury – a seat where it’s all to play for?
As the country gets prepared to vote in the next general election, Dr Paul Anderson discusses the first local hustings event, hosted by the University.
Vue cinemas, Blue Story and marginalising Black culture
Dr Harshad Keval explains how the recent withdrawal of the film Blue Story by some cinemas is representative of a larger and more complex issue.
Policing and mixed messages in the media
Dr Emma Williams takes a look at how policing is portrayed in the media.
‘Activism is the rent I pay for living on the planet.’
Professor David Bates and PhD student Tom Sharkey discuss political activism and how it can be a positive symbol of change.
Election priorities – climate change and environmental issues
Dr Stephen Scoffham explores how environmental issues could play a role in the December election.
The bad ‘science’ underpinning baseline assessment in primary schools
Dr Kate Smith explains why the government’s new baseline assessment for children is unlikely to show us much about children’s progress as learners.
Aducanumab – how excited should we be?
Joel Petch, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Clinical Science, discusses the potential of a new drug to assist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.