Suzanne O’Brien, Director of Student Recruitment and Student Experience at the University’s Business School and Chartered Tax Adviser, comments on the leaked documents from Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonesca, and the difference between tax evasion and avoidance.
Toddlers need early years teachers
Today’s report released by Save the Children entitled Light up Children, provides evidence of the importance of highly qualified and expert teachers working with our nations’ youngest children. Dr Catherine Meehan, Faculty Director of the Early Childhood Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University, explains why early years teachers are vital.
The European Union: an imperfect democracy
Dr André Barrinha, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, discusses how democratic the EU is as an institution.
Illegal drugs damages the ethos of sport and risks health of athletes
Dr Chris Beedie explains how research by Christ Church academics is leading the way in the fight against drug use in sport.
Oscars so white
The 88th Academy Awards took place in Hollywood on Sunday, with much talk in the lead-up to the ceremony about whether Leonardo DiCaprio would finally win Best Actor. But the Oscars made the headlines not just to announce this year’s nominees, but for the lack of diversity, with renowned actors Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others, boycotting the event.
Boris makes his move
Dr Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses Boris Johnson’s announcement to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union.
A portrait of a life less ordinary
Professor of Cultural Studies, Shane Blackman, looks back on the life of artist, singer and performer David Bowie.
Will changing the national anthem affect players’ performance?
Today, MPs have given their support to the idea of England adopting an official national anthem. Dr Mark Uphill, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology in the School of Human and Life Sciences, comments on whether he thinks changing the national anthem will impact players’ performance.
Jeremy Corbyn shuffles the deckchairs
Dr Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, assesses the success of the recent Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle by leader Jeremy Corbyn.