Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science in the School of Human and Life Sciences, explains why himself and Christ Church colleague John Hills, Geography Technician and Research Fellow, have recently produced one of a series of posters displayed at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Human trafficking in the UK: Why it needs our attention
Dr Demetris Hadjigeorgiou, Lecturer in Applied Criminology, calls for more public debate and understanding on this widespread crime.
Lifting of the admissions cap for faith schools
Professor Trevor Cooling discuses the government’s recent decision to remove the admissions cap for Catholic schools.
Obesity linked to Pancreatic cancer
Dr Carol Trim, School of Human and Life Sciences, comments on recent news that discusses an obesity link to cancer
Magnetic pollution reaches the brain?
Dr Gregg McIntosh, School of Human and Life Sciences, looks at a possible link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s
Propaganda mapping and Brexit
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, comments on the use of maps as propaganda tools, by the Vote Leave and the Remain campaigns, in the lead up to the EU Referendum.
With controversies ignored, was Rio 2016 an “opiate for the middle classes”?
Professor Mike Weed, Professor of Applied Policy Sciences and Head of the School of Human & Life Sciences, comments on BBC Sport’s coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
A more dangerous world?
Professor Peter Vujakovic from the School of Human & Life Sciences explains how recent world events show why geography matters.
Will Rio 2016 benefit the UK?
Professor Mike Weed, Head of the School of Human and Life Sciences, comments on the UK Government’s £275 million investment in TeamGB success at Rio 2016, and what should be expected for the money.