Academics from Childhood and Education Sciences and Sport and Exercise Science explain why the visibility of women in sport at all levels is essential to inspire females to continue with physical activity.
Trump vs Trudeau – trade wars and consequences
Professor Amelia Hadfield looks at the implications of President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel imported from Canada, Mexico and the EU.
Engineering the difference
As part of our support for International Women in Engineering Day 2018 Dr Anne Nortcliffe looks at how changing the way we speak about engineering could help attract more women to study and work in the industry.
Biggles and Captain W. E. Johns 50 years on
On the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Biggles books, Dr Michael Goodrum explores the character’s impact and legacy.
Could placebos be putting lives at risk?
Phil Hurst and Professor Chris Beedie explain how the placebo effect could be influencing the use of image and performance enhancing drugs.
World Cup 2018: it’s live, but not as we know it!
Professor Mike Weed explores how social media is changing the way we experience live events.
Assisted dying: why we need to challenge the practice of law
Dr Jennifer Hardes explains why we need a change in the procedure of law to help understand individuality in assisted dying cases.
The art of looking after our children’s health and wellbeing
Emily Lau, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, explains the importance of using the Arts to help children express their emotions and support wellbeing.
Karl Marx at 200
On the 200th anniversary of birth of Karl Marx, Dr David Bates asks: is Marxism dead?