Professor Kristy Howells explains why this week’s red heath-health alert emphasises the need to start talking about heat literacy. Last week I wrote about amber heat alerts and the importance […]
Promoting the human rights of social workers and protecting their responsibilities to service recipients
Akudo Amadiegwu explains why it is important that social worker are supported and protected in their roles, and offers a call to action to safeguard them and their service users. […]
The battle for public libraries: why these community lifelines matter
Professor Carolyn Oulton explores the history of free public libraries and explains why we need to fight to keep them from being closed permanently. Walking down Canterbury High Street, you […]
Reflections on Victory in Europe and the critical importance of research ethics
Professor Janet Melville-Wiseman reflects on lessons learnt that have helped to shape our code of ethics for research. As we celebrate the end of World War II in Europe, we […]
The international role of social work
Akudo Amadiegwu discusses the importance of social work at the United Nations and how we should continue to infuse international social work in the curriculum.
Trump 2.0 and liberal metropolitan moralism
Dr Demetris Tillyris delves in to the US Presidential election result with a warning for the Democratic Party. The US Presidential election carried with it a sense of déjà vu. […]
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.
Happy Academic Freedom Day!
Dr Jim Butcher gives his view on why university communities should embrace Academic Freedom Day.
Sajid Javid seeks the common good
Dr Ralph Norman explores a how Sajid Javid claims to have taken inspiration from a sermon, ahead of writing his resignation letter.