Professor Peter Vujakovic from the School of Human & Life Sciences explains how recent world events show why geography matters.
Will Rio 2016 benefit the UK?
Professor Mike Weed, Head of the School of Human and Life Sciences, comments on the UK Government’s £275 million investment in TeamGB success at Rio 2016, and what should be expected for the money.
Trident renewal and the MAD-ness of Winston Churchill
Kevin Ruane reflects on Winston Churchill’s 1954 decision to build a British H-bomb, ahead of the Commons vote on Trident
Early general election – don’t bet on it
Dr Mark Bennister, Reader in Politics, explores the possibility of an early general election being called by the new prime minister
Geopolitics of the South China Sea
Professor of Geography, Peter Vujakovic, explains the powerful influence of maps in the escalating situation in the South China Sea.
Battle of the Somme, foolish or a turning point in military history?
Dr Martin Watts, Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Kent History and Heritage at Canterbury Christ Church University, summarises the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles of World War One, on the 100th anniversary.
Universities best placed to nurture committed and passionate teachers
William Stow, Head of the School of Teacher Education and Development, responds to today’s story, running across the BBC network, on the shortfall in teacher recruitment across the UK in […]
Could a change in police tactics be causing problems at Euro 2016?
Dr Elaine Brown, School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, asks if a change in focus by French Police is causing order problems
Policing Euro 2016: could heightened security provoke fan unrest
Dr Elaine Brown from the School of Law, Criminal Justice and Computing, explains how high profile security at Euro 2016 risks rising the tension with fans