.This World Social Work Week, Akudo Amadiegwu discusses a local play Making Headway, part of the Heads Together research project, to improve practice and outcomes for people who have experienced brain injuries.
Thirsty Thursday
Dr Kristy Howells discusses how being hydrated can help healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and mental health.
New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.
As we welcome the new year and new resolutions, Dr Jim Wiles, Principal Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Director of the Clinical Exercise Science Research Group, discusses isometric exercise, and how this can lower blood pressure to keep healthy.
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.
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.
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.
Conducting research fieldwork during a global pandemic
The DWELL project research team reflect on experiences and implications of remote data collection via Online Focus Groups during lockdown.
End of free movement: a perfect storm?
As political parties on all sides debate the issues of immigration and the end of Free Movement as part of the Brexit-fuelled General Election, Dr Karen Thomas and Dr Julie Scott explore how robust evidence is increasingly vital to businesses lobbying for the conditions conducive to future growth.
Male age and IVF success
Dr Simon Harvey, Director of Life Sciences, says it is unsurprising that males over 35 have a lower chance of conceiving through IVF.