Dr Chris Beedie explains how research by Christ Church academics is leading the way in the fight against drug use in sport.
Oscars so white
The 88th Academy Awards took place in Hollywood on Sunday, with much talk in the lead-up to the ceremony about whether Leonardo DiCaprio would finally win Best Actor. But the Oscars made the headlines not just to announce this year’s nominees, but for the lack of diversity, with renowned actors Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others, boycotting the event.
Workforce transformation, not replacement
Debra Teasdale, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Canterbury Christ Church University, comments on the NHS recruitment ‘crisis’ and urges that workforce transformation is needed. Today, Ian Cummings […]
Boris makes his move
Dr Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses Boris Johnson’s announcement to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union.
A portrait of a life less ordinary
Professor of Cultural Studies, Shane Blackman, looks back on the life of artist, singer and performer David Bowie.
New Year, New Job?
It’s January and the phrase ‘New Year, New Me’ can be heard everywhere, with many people’s New Year’s resolutions to find a new job. Dr Jesse Potter, Lecturer in the […]
Racism, Fundamentalism and a Democratic Education: The Challenge for Us All
The recent terror attacks on the streets of Paris, the beaches of Tunisia and other places across the world have dominated the media in recent months, as has news of […]
Will changing the national anthem affect players’ performance?
Today, MPs have given their support to the idea of England adopting an official national anthem. Dr Mark Uphill, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology in the School of Human and Life Sciences, comments on whether he thinks changing the national anthem will impact players’ performance.
Jeremy Corbyn shuffles the deckchairs
Dr Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, assesses the success of the recent Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle by leader Jeremy Corbyn.