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The US Presidential election: a view from Philadelphia
Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on the differences between UK and US elections.
Updated: 26 Sep 2024
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Could a standing army tackle riots and deliver order?
Paul Swallow looks at how France have developed their standing armies for dealing with riots, and asks if it’s possible for the UK to do the same.
Updated: 7 Aug 2024
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Accessible air travel and the fight to fly
Liz Aduhene explores air travel accessibility for wheelchair users and the community’s resilience and determination in pursuing accessible travel.
Updated: 25 Jul 2024
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Shootings, forgetfulness, and laughter: Unexpected turns across the pond.
Dr Sarah Lieberman discusses the upcoming US Presidential Election following Joe Biden’s exit as the Democratic Candidate.
Updated: 23 Jul 2024
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General election 2024: a jump to the left AND a step to the right
Dr Susan Kenyon shares her initial reflections after an electoral earthquake across the UK.
Updated: 5 Jul 2024
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Labour’s victory: ruthless caution, strategic ambiguity, and the spectre of the far right
Dr Demetris Tillyris discusses the challenges facing Sir Keir Starmer’s new Labour government following its General Election victory.
Updated: 5 Jul 2024
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Teacher recruitment and retention: a question of identity?
Dr Christian Beighton and Zahid Naz discuss their research and debates around teacher recruitment and retention.
Updated: 17 Jun 2024
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Political leaders lack imagination
Professor David Bates calls for imaginative, creative policies that tackle today’s challenges while helping to secure our long-term future.
Updated: 11 Jun 2024
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Social media and the general election: will users experience a different election to non-users?
Dr Susan Kenyon explores how social media shaped the 2024 general election and whether online habits led to very different election experiences.
Updated: 10 Jun 2024
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Persuasive politics – the election debate gets personal
Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak’s performance in their first head-to-head television debate of the 2024 general election.
Updated: 5 Jun 2024
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Brain tumour research funding welcomed by social work professionals.
Akudo Amadiegwu, Lecturer in Social Work, discusses the importance of a new funding initiative into research and support for people with brain tumours.
Updated: 21 May 2024
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Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this
Dr Jennifer Dvorak explains why assisted dying law reform must consider social influences and avoid becoming normalised in medical care.
Updated: 21 May 2024