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.
Trident renewal and the MAD-ness of Winston Churchill
Kevin Ruane reflects on Winston Churchill’s 1954 decision to build a British H-bomb, ahead of the Commons vote on Trident
Early general election – don’t bet on it
Dr Mark Bennister, Reader in Politics, explores the possibility of an early general election being called by the new prime minister
Geopolitics of the South China Sea
Professor of Geography, Peter Vujakovic, explains the powerful influence of maps in the escalating situation in the South China Sea.