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Battle of the Somme, foolish or a turning point in military history?

Battle of the Somme, foolish or a turning point in military history?

Dr Martin Watts, Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Kent History and Heritage at Canterbury Christ Church University, summarises the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles of World War One, on the 100th anniversary.

01 Jul, 201615 Jun, 2021 History, Research, Uncategorised
Could a change in police tactics be causing problems at Euro 2016?

Could a change in police tactics be causing problems at Euro 2016?

Dr Elaine Brown, School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, asks if a change in focus by French Police is causing order problems 

16 Jun, 201615 Jun, 2021 Policing, Research, Sport, Uncategorised
Policing Euro 2016: could heightened security provoke fan unrest

Policing Euro 2016: could heightened security provoke fan unrest

Dr Elaine Brown from the School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, explains how high profile security at Euro 2016 risks rising the tension with fans

09 Jun, 201615 Jun, 2021 Policing, Research, Sport, Uncategorised1 Comment on Policing Euro 2016: could heightened security provoke fan unrest
Why winning at the Cannes Film Festival is important

Why winning at the Cannes Film Festival is important

Dr Ken Fox, Principal Lecturer School of Media, Art & Design, explains why this year’s winners at the Cannes Film Festival are important.

26 May, 201615 Jun, 2021 Film and TV, Media, Research
Sadiq Khan becomes Mayor of London in an election marred by Islamophobia

Sadiq Khan becomes Mayor of London in an election marred by Islamophobia

Dr Fahid Qurashi, Lecturer in Criminology, reflects upon the recent election campaigns run by the candidates for London Mayor. 

17 May, 201615 Jun, 2021 Criminology, Politics, Research
Who owned the gown found at the bottom of the sea?

Who owned the gown found at the bottom of the sea?

Dr Sara Wolfson, School of Humanities Senior Lecturer, questions the ownership of recently discovered bounty in the Waddon Sea.

28 Apr, 201615 Jun, 2021 History, Research, Uncategorised
Can the PCC elections live up to the democratic aspirations originally intended?

Can the PCC elections live up to the democratic aspirations originally intended?

The Police and Crime Commissioner elections are on the horizon, and with the previous election turn out recorded as 15%, Dr Steve Tong, Director of Policing and Criminal Justice at Canterbury Christ Church University, explores how democratic the elections really are.

26 Apr, 201615 Jun, 2021 Policing, Research
Perhaps we were not “all in it together”, but David Cameron is really in it now!

Perhaps we were not “all in it together”, but David Cameron is really in it now!

Dr David Bates, Director of Politics and International Relations, comments on the Panama Papers and whether they have affected David Cameron’s credibility as Prime Minister.

11 Apr, 201615 Jun, 2021 Politics, Research1 Comment on Perhaps we were not “all in it together”, but David Cameron is really in it now!
The Prevent Strategy is fuelling Islamophobia in Britain

The Prevent Strategy is fuelling Islamophobia in Britain

Dr. Fahid Qurashi, Lecturer in the School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, explores the issues around the Government’s Prevent strategy and the impact it has on UK schools.

08 Apr, 201615 Jun, 2021 Policing, Politics, Research

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