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International Women’s Day and Domestic Homicide

International Women’s Day and Domestic Homicide

Dr Sofia Graca discusses a parliamentary debate on women’s rights and safety ahead of International Women’s Day. Yesterday I attended the parliamentary debate on International Women’s Day. I had the […]

07 Mar, 202507 Mar, 2025 criminal justice, Law, Politics
Importance of research in public policy.

Importance of research in public policy.

Dr Ian Durrant discusses the importance of research following a landmark review into gender identity services for young people.

08 May, 202408 May, 2024 Research
The importance of physical development in children

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.

21 Oct, 202221 Oct, 2022 Education, Sport
It’s come home, but will it stay home?

It’s come home, but will it stay home?

Dr Kristy Howells discusses women in sport, the triumphant win of England in the European Women’s Football Championship, and ways in which we can inspire, motivate and encourage children and young into physical education and sport.

02 Aug, 202202 Aug, 2022 Research, Society, Sport
The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

On World Mental Health Day, Dr Kristy Howells, discusses the power of physical activity and how it can improve the mental health of children and adults.

10 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research, Society, Sport
Children are feeling the effects of austerity

Children are feeling the effects of austerity

Dr Paula Stone explores why she thinks the Government’s policies are affecting children, as a new report outlines more than four million in the UK are now living in poverty.

20 Nov, 201816 Jun, 2021 Education, Research
Mental health crisis in schools – a need for system change

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.

10 Oct, 201816 Jun, 2021 Education, Health, Research
Harry Potter 20 years on

Harry Potter 20 years on

It’s been 20 years since Harry Potter first landed on our bookshelves. Emily Guille-Marrett, Writing for Children Visiting Lecturer explores why the books have been so successful. 

03 Jul, 201716 Jun, 2021 Literature, Research
Election 2017: Manifestos and manifestations of childhood

Election 2017: Manifestos and manifestations of childhood

Dr Catherine Meehan and Professor Sacha Powell review the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties’ manifestos in relation to children, arguing they should be perceived by their contribution to society.

22 May, 201715 Jun, 2021 Education, Research

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