Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman explores the messages behind the John Lewis Christmas adverts and how we can take them onboard, especially when it comes to our welcome for care experienced young people.
Does it matter that women aren’t engaging in STEM?
For National STEM Day (8 November) Tina Eager, Senior Lecturer in Computing, discusses attitudes to gender diversity in STEM in a male-dominated sector.
The future of Virtual Reality
This National Engineering Day (November 2) Gareth Ward reflects on the advancement of virtual reality and looks at how new technologies might impact us in the future.
The importance of physical development in children
Dr Kristy Howells and Joe Pellett discuss the importance of the links between physical development and literacy skills in children, following a new campaign launched by the government.
Energy exclusion v. the environment – is policy conflict inevitable?
Dr Susan Kenyon considers whether Liz Truss’ strategy to increase energy security through oil and gas extraction is sustainable; and discusses whether concern for poverty and for the environment are mutually exclusive.
The end of a geopolitical era?
Dr Alex Kent reflects on the contribution that HM Queen Elizabeth II has made to global geopolitics.
Liz Truss and her new cabinet
Dr Laura Cashman, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, discusses the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and the appointment of the new UK cabinet after forming the most diverse team in history.
Liz Truss appointed new Prime Minister but will Boris Johnson be back?
Professor David Bates gives his interpretation of new Prime Minister Liz Truss’ acceptance speech as well as Boris Johnson’s resignation and final statement as UK Prime Minister this week
Policing: Time for change?
Dr Martin O`Neill discusses the recommendations of a recent review of policing in England and Wales. A conference will be held on campus on 13 and 14 September to consider how meaningful change can be achieved in line with the report and also marks 25 years of policing provision at Canterbury Christ Church University.