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A portrait of a life less ordinary

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.

08 Feb, 201615 Jun, 2021 Culture, Music, Research
Will changing the national anthem affect players’ performance?

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.

13 Jan, 201615 Jun, 2021 Politics, Psychology, Research, Sport
Jeremy Corbyn shuffles the deckchairs

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.

07 Jan, 201615 Jun, 2021 Politics, Research1 Comment on Jeremy Corbyn shuffles the deckchairs
New Strategy for an Active Nation

New Strategy for an Active Nation

Sports Minister, Tracy Crouch, this week announced the government’s new sport strategy: Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation, which aims to redefine what sport success is with a focus on physical and mental wellbeing.

18 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Politics, Research, Sport
The Box Office force awakens

The Box Office force awakens

The wait is nearly over for Star Wars fans with the latest film, The Force Awakens, due to be released in cinemas across the UK tomorrow. But why is the Star Wars series so popular?

16 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Media, Research
Look what the courts dragged in…

Look what the courts dragged in…

This month, Chelmsford Crown Court saw a man tried for two counts of stalking, the case was reported on by the media, not for the case itself, but because the defendant was allowed to take a pet cat into court for emotional support.

14 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Law, Psychology, Research
It’s behind you! Or, is it simply here in Canterbury?

It’s behind you! Or, is it simply here in Canterbury?

The pantomime season is in full swing with families booking tickets to see a story unfold though song, dance and plenty of Christmas spirit. But what do you expect when you experience a Christmas Panto?

10 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Music, Performing Arts, Research
IVF puppies are an exciting breakthrough for non-human embryology

IVF puppies are an exciting breakthrough for non-human embryology

Dr Katie Fowler comments on how the first litter of puppies born through IVF is an important breakthrough for non-human embryology.

10 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Life Sciences, Research
Response to the Woolf Institute on Religion and Belief in Public Life in Britain

Response to the Woolf Institute on Religion and Belief in Public Life in Britain

After two year’s work, the Woolf Institute has published its report on religion and public life in Britain.

08 Dec, 201515 Jun, 2021 Education, Politics, Research

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