Following the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution Dr David Bates asks if communism is still a viable political theory .
Volunteering overseas: white saviour complex, worthy development impact or neither?
Jim Butcher, Reader in the Geography of Tourism, looks at the relationship between short term volunteering and development.
Revolutionary Times
Dr David Bates looks ahead to the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution and explores the importance of time in the establishment of the Soviet Union.
The language of mental health
Professor Douglas MacInnes looks at how we can all help remove the stigma around mental health issues just by changing our language.
The Canterbury Sound: music from the small city in the global history of popular culture
Guest blogger Dr Asya Draganova explains how Canterbury became the sound of prog rock and psychedelic music.
From violent repression to tempered enthusiasm: what next for Catalonia?
Paul Anderson asks what next for Catalonia, Spain and the EU following this weekend’s events in the Spanish region?
A warning shot, not yet a crisis for German democracy
Dr Philipp Köker explains why the success of the far-right AfD in Sunday’s election is cause for concern, but far from heralding a crisis for German democracy.
Catalan referendum and the Spanish reaction – a double edged sword?
Paul Anderson looks at the Spanish Government’s reaction to Catalan’s decision to hold a referendum on independence.
Is there a future for RE in schools?
Professor Trevor Cooling looks at today’s report on RE in schools by the Commission on Religious Education and asks: is it a game changer?