Category: Entertainment & arts

Wooden blocks with letters on spelling out SUPPORT

Brendan Moffett, Director of the University of Derby's Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, discusses what measures are being made available and what new initiatives are being adopted to support the sector through the Covid-19 crisis.

An indoor concert from within the crowd with spotlights.

Jon Burton, Lecturer in Sound, Light and Live Event Technology at the University of Derby, looks back on how audio and lighting has developed over the years and the technological advancements that have helped to drive change in this area.

Benjamin Thomas, Lecturer in Computer Games Modelling and Animation at the University of Derby, assesses what experience Google's new streaming service for gamers, Stadia, might offer for the hardcore and casual players.

Golf club and ball

Dr Sarah Rawlinson, former Head of Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Derby, investigates the new competitive socialising trend which could explain the changes in the ways in which we socialise.

Wayne Walker-Allen, Darcy Benham and Jake Bradnock of WinterWalker Theatre Company (Picture: Mark Savage)

Dr Jenny Hallam and Dr Kay Owen of the University of Derby examine the impact of performance, dance and storytelling on child development.

Paints and colours

David McGravie, Head of the School of Arts/Deputy Dean College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University of Derby, reflects on the diversity international students bring to the UK and the challenges they face.

Artist and their artwork

University of Derby film student Josh Timmins's chance encounter with profoundly deaf artist John McDonald has resulted in an award-winning film.

In a world of ebooks and audio, Emily Bishton asks can the printed word survive?

The University of Derby explores the creative and cultural activity that can make a real difference to the lives of people living across our city.

a narrow country road lined on either side by mature trees

Dr Teresa Forde, Senior Lecturer in Film and Media at the University of Derby, discusses how you end a long-running series, such as Game of Thrones.