Jim Butcher, Reader in the Geography of Tourism, looks at the relationship between short term volunteering and development.
Thirty years on – the ‘Great Storm’ of 1987
Professor Peter Vujakovic explains how the ‘veteran’ tress of 1987’s Great Storm can show us the resilience of nature.
Revolutionary Times
Dr David Bates looks ahead to the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution and explores the importance of time in the establishment of the Soviet Union.
The language of mental health
Professor Douglas MacInnes looks at how we can all help remove the stigma around mental health issues just by changing our language.
The Canterbury Sound: music from the small city in the global history of popular culture
Guest blogger Dr Asya Draganova explains how Canterbury became the sound of prog rock and psychedelic music.
Teacher apprenticeships: a well thought out policy or a desperate measure to address a national crisis?
Kerry Jordan-Daus from the Faculty of Education asks if apprenticeships can help with recruiting and training new teachers.
From violent repression to tempered enthusiasm: what next for Catalonia?
Paul Anderson asks what next for Catalonia, Spain and the EU following this weekend’s events in the Spanish region?
A warning shot, not yet a crisis for German democracy
Dr Philipp Köker explains why the success of the far-right AfD in Sunday’s election is cause for concern, but far from heralding a crisis for German democracy.
Catalan referendum and the Spanish reaction – a double edged sword?
Paul Anderson looks at the Spanish Government’s reaction to Catalan’s decision to hold a referendum on independence.