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Assisted dying: when are we going to examine the evidence and come to the middle ground?

Assisted dying: when are we going to examine the evidence and come to the middle ground?

Dr Jennifer Dvorak argues that if assisted dying is legalised in Britain it must follow a thorough and objective analysis of the evidence, and not rely on an emotive vote. Following […]

05 Nov, 202403 Mar, 2025 Law, Society
Bus fares, budgets and a balancing act

Bus fares, budgets and a balancing act

Dr Susan Kenyon argues that a rise in England’s bus fare cap from £2 to £3 hurts the environment and increases exclusion – both concerns for ‘working people’. The bus […]

28 Oct, 202428 Oct, 2024 Politics, Society
Could a standing army tackle riots and deliver order?

Could a standing army tackle riots and deliver order?

Paul Swallow looks at how France have developed their standing armies for dealing with riots, and asks if it’s possible for the UK to do the same.

07 Aug, 202407 Aug, 2024 Policing, Society
Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this

Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this

Dr Jennifer Dvorak explains how when considering a change in law for assisted dying we must consider social influences and ensure it does not become a normalised part of medical care.

21 May, 202421 May, 2024 Health, Law, Society, Sociology, Uncategorised
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

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