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Displaying 13 - 24 of 45 results

Canterbury candidates to debate at University general election hustings

Canterbury's parliamentary candidates for July’s general election will come together on Wednesday 19 June to take part in a special hustings hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University.

07 June 2024

From child in care to Professor of Social Work

Professor Melville-Wiseman left school and the care system with only a swimming certificate. She is now a Professor of Social Work and possibly the first such professor in the UK with care experience.

21 May 2024

Researchers reach FameLab regional final

Four researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University have been selected as regional finalists for FameLab, the largest science communication competition and training programme in the world.

27 March 2024

Supporting esports dynamic development and future growth

Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou has been elected Vice Chair of the Education, Culture, Youth Commission of the Global Esports Federation, supporting responsible gaming, wellness and fair play for players.

05 February 2024

KMMS awarded £1.7 million by Wellcome for sleep study

KMMS Professor Sukhwinder Shergill, with colleagues from Canterbury Christ Church University and other universities, has been awarded £1.7m to study the connection between sleep and mental health.

30 November 2023

Human rights lawyer Professor Juan Méndez opens policing conference

Professor Juan Méndez, a distinguished human rights lawyer and advocate, opened an international conference hosted by Canterbury Christ Church University’s Centre for Policing Research.

29 November 2023

Declining local media and the production of media deserts

A new report has highlighted how a decline in local and community media is producing a growing trend of ‘media deserts’ across Europe that is undermining local democracy and inclusivity.

23 November 2023

GP and advocate for empowering women in law wins an Alumni award

The Alumni Awards honours and recognises those who are making an outstanding difference, inspiring change, and making a positive impact in the community.

22 June 2023

Igniting young voices for change

Community, support, and inclusivity were three key issues expressed by more than thirty young people who visited Canterbury Christ Church University’s Canterbury campus this month.

18 May 2023

Prof. Burns appointed chair of committee for International Paralympics

Professor Jan Burns has been appointed chair of the IPC Classification Compliance and Oversight Committee, responsible for developing and delivering the IPC Classification Code.

03 April 2023

Report calls on government to act following research into climate change preparedness in policing and public sector organisations

More explicit leadership from government and better planning at local and national level for climate change impact, are two of four themes that came out of a scoping study.

10 January 2023

Celebrating our research heritage

For six decades millions of people have benefited from research conducted by the University’s academics, research centres and research groups.

20 December 2022

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