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.
Recognising resilience in UK businesses
Dr Anne Nortcliffe reflects on the affect of Covid-19 and Brexit has had on the UK’s economy, recognising where businesses have adapted to continue to be successful.
Covid-19 and transport: where are we now?
Dr Susan Kenyon discusses her research into the impacts of Covid-19 on transport which has been quoted in a UK Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Air Quality inquiry.
Declaring war on animals
Dr Stephen Scoffham argues for a new, more holistic and humane approach to animal farming if we are to avoid future cross contamination disasters.