As students across the region sit the Kent Test, Dr Alan Bainbridge assess the evidence for and against a selective schooling system.
Shortages: a perfect storm of calamities
Dr Jake Monk Kydd explores the different factors that are causing shortages in goods, services and potentially empty shelves in the months ahead.
COP26 and why it should matter to you
Dr Katie Wooldridge explains why next month’s UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow will be crucial in how we tackle climate change.
“Coach, slap me please.” A story of negotiated constructs and safeguarding in sport revealed in Tokyo Olympics
Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou discusses rituals in sports and safeguarding athletes.
Our forgotten Children
Dr Jonathan Barnes & Catherine Carden discuss a government report that confirms white working-class pupils have been let down by the education system.
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19
Academics from across the University discuss the impact Covid-19 has had upon children and young people from disadvantaged or marginalised communities.
Making sense of the language we want children to hear
Sarn Rich discusses ‘strong language’ used in children’s films rated PG and U.
Why so surprised? A very brief history of sexual harassment in schools
Dr Chris Beighton explains why the recent Ofsted report into sexual harassment in schools is not a surprise.
It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt
Dr Alex Kent discusses the implications of Ukraine’s new football shirt for Euro2020.