With recent media interest on both the record growth of inbound tourism and the fall in popularity of modern languages study at A-level, Dr Karen Thomas and Dr Julie Scott, review how far home-grown talent can meet the future needs of the inbound tourism industry for linguists.
We must value women’s views of STEM to create changes
For International Women in Engineering Day Professor Gillian Youngs looks at how, as a society, we can attract more women into science, engineering and technology.
Biggles and Captain W. E. Johns 50 years on
On the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Biggles books, Dr Michael Goodrum explores the character’s impact and legacy.
Integrating communities through the arts
Dr Jonathan Barnes and Alex Ntung explore how activities such as dance, drama and art can help migrant children regain confidence and trust and lead to successful integration.
The state of local news: bright future or dark times?
Professor Ágnes Gulyás discusses the fundamental changes in local media.
Sexual abuse, harassment and gendered misuse of power – what Westminster might learn from other institutions
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman looks at what Westminster should be doing in the wake of recent sexual abuse allegations.
#comicsgate, backlash, and the future of the comics industry
Dr Michael Goodrum discusses diversity in Marvel comics.
The language of mental health
Professor Douglas MacInnes looks at how we can all help remove the stigma around mental health issues just by changing our language.
60 years of On the Road: what’s happened to the spirit of travel?
Jim Butcher explores the legacy of Jack Kerouac’s iconic novel On The Road 60 years after publication.