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Challenging the sanctity of sanctuary: the UK’s controversial Rwanda deportation plan and its impact on refugee rights

Challenging the sanctity of sanctuary: the UK’s controversial Rwanda deportation plan and its impact on refugee rights

Claire Street, Lecturer in Global Business, looks at the government’s plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

10 May, 202410 May, 2024 Law, Politics, Society
Why dance and music can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease

Why dance and music can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease

On World Parkinson’s Day Professor Angela Pickard explains how the University is supporting research into health and wellbeing to show the benefits of creative and performing arts.

11 Apr, 202412 Apr, 2024 Health, Music, Performing Arts, Society
As we celebrate International Women’s Day …let’s talk about the menopause and prioritise institutional response

As we celebrate International Women’s Day …let’s talk about the menopause and prioritise institutional response

Edith Lewis, Principal Lecturer Social Work, looks at how staff and students can work together to support each other during the menopause.

08 Mar, 202408 Mar, 2024 Society
Hands up for World Care Day 2024 – celebrating children and young people with care experience

Hands up for World Care Day 2024 – celebrating children and young people with care experience

Professor Janet Melville-Wisemen explores the campaigns and work that is supporting children and young people that have spent time in the care system and changing the stigma surrounding care experience.

16 Feb, 202416 Feb, 2024 Social Work, Society
Whistles and sirens: the chilling debate around academic freedom revisited

Whistles and sirens: the chilling debate around academic freedom revisited

Dr Chris Beighton continues to explore the debate around academic freedom of speech.

12 Feb, 202412 Feb, 2024 Education, Society
The global supply chain’s double squeeze.

The global supply chain’s double squeeze.

Dr Jake Monk discusses severe drought at one of the world’s most important waterways which is causing major disruption for shipping companies.

07 Feb, 202412 Feb, 2024 Business, Society
Sunak, our car addiction and the mobility myth

Sunak, our car addiction and the mobility myth

Dr Susan Kenyon explains why the government’s association of freedom with car ownership is such a powerful vote winner. 

03 Oct, 202330 Oct, 2023 Politics, Society
Oppenheimer, nuclear war and education

Oppenheimer, nuclear war and education

Zulfi Ali explains how the recent release of blockbuster Oppenheimer should remind academics to take the lead in teaching about the horrors of nuclear war.

31 Aug, 202331 Aug, 2023 Arts and Humanities, Education, Film and TV, Society
The Coronation and the common good

The Coronation and the common good

Ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, Dr Ralph Norman looks at the relationship between the Monarchy, the Established Church and all faiths.

02 May, 202302 May, 2023 Faith and religion, Society

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