The UN declared 16 May as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. Dr Laura Cashman reflects on its significanc
The international role of social work
Akudo Amadiegwu discusses the importance of social work at the United Nations and how we should continue to infuse international social work in the curriculum.
Taking a stand to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
Dr Sofia Graca discusses UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and why we should continue to mark important awareness days.
COP29: 1000 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Dr Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, discusses her involvement in an expert panel at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this week.
New legislation prompts organisations to improve staff training in terrorism incidents
Jessica Bombasaro-Brady, Senior Lecturer in the School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences, discusses The King’s Speech this week which highlighted new legislation to keep people safe, reducing the risk to the public from terrorist attacks at public venues.
Who will vote against integrity and truth? Partygate becomes a popularity contest.
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses a cross-party report which will be discussed in parliament today, which found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson repeatedly lied and misled parliament, on holding gatherings at Number 10 during lockdown.
Mothering Sunday and reflections on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores how the women of the Greenham Common Peace Camp stood against NATO for the sake of their children and all children of the future.
Does it matter that women aren’t engaging in STEM?
For National STEM Day (8 November) Tina Eager, Senior Lecturer in Computing, discusses attitudes to gender diversity in STEM in a male-dominated sector.
Should NATO impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine?
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, discusses NATO’s decision not to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.