As we get ready to ‘trick or treat’ this Halloween, Thom Burgess discusses the evolution of horror and why audiences seek a thrill for being kept on the edge.
Who will vote against integrity and truth? Partygate becomes a popularity contest.
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses a cross-party report which will be discussed in parliament today, which found that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson repeatedly lied and misled parliament, on holding gatherings at Number 10 during lockdown.
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.
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
Rail strikes and public transport’s post-pandemic recovery: potential impacts for individuals, communities and the environment
Highlighting the importance of public transport to the economic and environmental recovery, post-Covid, Dr Susan Kenyon examines the potential next week’s planned rail strikes have to disrupt to the post-pandemic public transport recovery, which is essential for individuals, communities and the environment.
Covid, the Cake, and the Cabinet
Dr Sarah Lieberman examines the consequences of the latest round of Covid fines to hit the government.
Lockdown learning and commuter students
Dr Susan Kenyon reveals emerging findings from her research into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on commuter students, and explains how the move to online learning removed some barriers to learning, but how it also presented new barriers, for some students.
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19
Academics from across the University discuss the impact Covid-19 has had upon children and young people from disadvantaged or marginalised communities.
Understanding the causes for Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among UK ethnic minorities
Academics from across the University come together to explain how the Government and Big Pharma need to address past mistakes and reach out to dispel vaccine myths.