Category: Politics

Professor Stephen Farrall, Research Professor in Criminology at the University of Derby, examines the legacy of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, 40 years after she won the 1979 General Election.

Four people standing together for the youth work meeting in York

How Derbyshire MP, Pauline Latham's, role as ambassador for University of Derby's youth work programme led to a valuable meeting with govenment minister

Houses of Parliament in London

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Education, writes about Speaker Bercow's ruling on the Meaningful Vote.

Arrival of women and children at Auschwitz Birkenau in May 1944

Dr Larissa Allwork, Researcher at the University of Derby, examines how powerful the message of Holocaust remembrance is in today's society.

House of commons big ben

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Education, writes about Brexit and the power of language.

Union jack hat

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Education, shares his thoughts on the historical context of the Meaningful Vote on Brexit.

symbols of university life: a globe, mortar board caps, calculators, a compass, books, lab equipment, x-rays, theatrical masks

We explore the civic role of a modern university in the UK and ask: Can people talk about the university in their city with pride and awareness?

new police recruits in uniform

What can be done to boost policing in the UK after almost a decade of austerity? Are policing degree apprenticeships part of the solution?

people protesting, someone is holding a sign that reads 'we are better than this'.

Dr Francis Jegede, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Diplomacy at the University of Derby, discusses the importance of empowerment of women.

Money and clock

Melanie Powell, Senior Lecture in Economics at the University of Derby, gives her verdict on Chancellor Philip Hammond's announcement of his Autumn 2018 Budget.