Dr Ken Fox discusses the remake of Halloween and why we enjoy experiencing fear through the horror genre of film.
The origins of Halloween
Professor Jackie Eales explores the origins of one of the most popular celebrations of the year, Halloween.
Smoke and mirrors – is sport investment harming public health?
Professor Mike Weed, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise discusses if sport investment is harming public health.
Boxit: remapping the Shetland Islands
Dr Alexander Kent comments on a new law stipulating how the Shetland Islands are depicted on official maps of Scotland.
Mental health crisis in schools – a need for system change
Wendy Cobb, Senior Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education and Development and Bea Stevenson, Head of Emotional Health at School at Family Links, discuss the need to encourage and establish a foundational change in the education system that positions mental health at the heart of all teaching and learning.
How we can tackle loneliness
In light of a recent BBC survey, Professor of Mental Health, Doug MacInnes, explores different approaches to combat loneliness
One thousand headteachers march on Downing Street – it’s time to listen
Dr Alison Body discusses today’s headteachers rally in central London to demand extra funding for schools.
Regional Policy in Britain: from Barlow to Brexit
Dr Daniel O’Donoghue examines what will become of regional planning policy after Brexit
Growing language skills gaps in inbound tourism
With recent media interest on both the record growth of inbound tourism and the fall in popularity of modern languages study at A-level, Dr Karen Thomas and Dr Julie Scott, review how far home-grown talent can meet the future needs of the inbound tourism industry for linguists.