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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
Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’

Objectivity and values: a brief comment on the Gary Lineker ‘controversy’

Professor David Bates discusses a recent dispute between Gary Lineker and the BBC following the former footballer’s tweet about the Government’s immigration policy.

14 Mar, 202321 Mar, 2023 Media, Politics, Research, Society
Connecting through movement: Children’s Mental Health Week

Connecting through movement: Children’s Mental Health Week

This Children’s Mental Health Week, Dr Kristy Howells discusses how we can raise awareness both in the class room and at home with meaningful connections, and how this can be developed through sport, physical activity and exercise.

06 Feb, 202306 Feb, 2023 Education, Research, Society, Sport
Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

Skate boarding is for life not just for Christmas

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores the messages behind the John Lewis Christmas adverts and how we can take them onboard, especially when it comes to our welcome for care experienced young people.

18 Nov, 202221 Nov, 2022 Education, Film and TV, Media, Social Work, Society
Liz Truss appointed new Prime Minister but will Boris Johnson be back?

Liz Truss appointed new Prime Minister but will Boris Johnson be back?

Professor David Bates gives his interpretation of new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ acceptance speech as well as Boris Johnson’s resignation and final statement as UK Prime Minister this week

07 Sep, 202207 Sep, 2022 Politics, Society

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