Dr Kristy Howells discusses women in sport, the triumphant win of England in the European Women’s Football Championship, and ways in which we can inspire, motivate and encourage children and young into physical education and sport.
The problem of the ‘Covid Generation’
Ahead of a public discussion next week, Dr Jennie Bristow looks at how the experience of the pandemic can help sociologists gain a valuable insight into generations and what they are or are not.
Rail strikes and public transport’s post-pandemic recovery: potential impacts for individuals, communities and the environment
Highlighting the importance of public transport to the economic and environmental recovery, post-Covid, Dr Susan Kenyon examines the potential next week’s planned rail strikes have to disrupt to the post-pandemic public transport recovery, which is essential for individuals, communities and the environment.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s great geopolitical gamble
Dr Alexander Kent, Reader in Cartography and Geographic Information Science, reflects on Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Remembering victims of the Holocaust
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Dr Laura Cashman introduces a new cross-faculty research group who wish to promote inclusion of Gypsy, Roma and Travellers.
How Christmas lights produce enchantment
Dr Jane Lovell and Howard Griffin explore how light festival can transform our everyday surroundings.
(Un)trustworthy organisations? Implications of the Sarah Everard murder case
Dr Chris Beighton and Zahra Kemiche look at the issue of transparency and trust within organisations.
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19
Academics from across the University discuss the impact Covid-19 has had upon children and young people from disadvantaged or marginalised communities.
Why so surprised? A very brief history of sexual harassment in schools
Dr Chris Beighton explains why the recent Ofsted report into sexual harassment in schools is not a surprise.