Dr Jonathan Barnes and Catherine Carden in the Faculty of Education discuss Sir Ken Robinson, who recently passed away, on his vital role within education.
Education where individuals do not matter: examinations during a pandemic
Dr Alan Bainbridge argues that a dependence in education of metrics to understand performance is eroding a student’s individuality.
Why a vaccine for Covid-19 is only part of the solution: broader prevention measures are the key
Adele Phillips discusses how a broad public health campaign with an emphasis on prevention is still important in the fight against Covid-19.
Staycations alone will not save UK tourism
As the ‘We’re Good to Go’ campaign seeks to build a ‘ring of confidence’ for the reopening tourism sector, and domestic visitors are encouraged to explore the best of British destinations this summer, Dr Karen Thomas, Dr Daniel O’Donoghue & Dr Julie Scott explore some of the stark realities facing businesses dependent upon international visitors and how this could impact more widely across regional economies of the UK.
A response to PHE’s reports on disparities in risks and outcomes of Covid-19 for BAME communities
Academics from across different faculties question whether the recent Public Health England reports have made any ground-breaking revelations around the inequalities faced by BAME people during the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK.
Hospitality operations in the face of a pandemic: is health and safety the key to success?
Shola Osinaike and Dr Lorna Thomas explore how the hospitality business can bounce back after lockdown.
Survive and thrive – supporting Kent and Medway’s economy
Professor Mike Weed sets out the University’s commitment to the Kent and Medway economy during and beyond the COVID-19 crisis.
“We’ll be back” – the re-opening of cinemas and our need for stories
Dr Ken Fox discusses the importance of cultural spaces and the impact of Covid-19 on cinemas.
Creativity, mental health and the recovery curriculum
The Faculty of Education’s Wendy Cobb took part in a TES podcast last week looking at how creativity could save students’ mental health. Here she discusses how creativity will be vital to supporting students when they return to school.