Professor David Bates offers 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.
Sixth form students from The Leigh Academy join us to debate: Environment v. Exclusion – who wins, when policies conflict?
We were delighted to welcome sixth form students from The Leigh Academy in Dartford for a taster day at CCCU in July. We were inspired by their engagement, confidence and […]
NSS 2022 – Student satisfaction remains high
The National Student Survey results have been released by the Office for Students and we are delighted that our students remain among happiest in the country.
Designing and testing policy solutions: how we teach for success at CCCU
Dr Susan Kenyon explains how a new method of teaching, adapted from Engineering education, enabled her Politics and International Relations students to achieve a 100% first-time pass rate, across three […]
The Tale of Boris Johnson: From a Promise to End Constitutional Chaos to a Departure Risking a Constitutional Crisis
Our PhD student, Jo Rothery, considers the fallout from the resignation of Boris Johnson
Rail strikes: consequences for public transport’s post-pandemic recovery?
Dr Susan Kenyon considers the possible impact of the rail strikes for the post-pandemic public transport recovery and the effect that this may have on individuals, communities and the environment.
Boris Johnson: From the People’s Populist to a Potential Political Pariah
Our PhD student, Jo Rothery surveys the rapid fall from grace of Boris Johnson.
We have the power! A day of politically engaged artistic practice
On the 5th of May 2022, young people from Astor College, Dover, Canterbury Academy, and Canterbury College, chanted ‘education is our right, freedom is our plight!’, while waving placards, and […]
Writing to create social and political change: Assessments at CCCU
Think assessment = essay? Think again!