Category: Press

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Dr Eleni Tracada, Principal Tutor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Derby, discusses what a smart and livable city is and how Derby can become one.

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Dr Simon Bignell, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, discusses autism across the lifespan and why better understanding is greatly needed.

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James Eaglesfield, Head of IT Governance and Portfolio Delivery, explains how the apprenticeship Levy helps us fight cybercrime.

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Adam Hill, Senior Lecturer in Audio Engineering, explains how his research can predict the health of coral reefs using underwater virtual bass algorithms.

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Jane Montague, Head of Psychology at the University of Derby discusses the psychology of colours. Why do we wear certain colours?

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#MeToo and #TimesUp have been two global movements that have brought women's equality and their role in today's society to attention.

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Dr Ruth Larsen, Senior Lecturer in History, talks about the history of women in politics and how they 'officially' gained the right to vote in 1918.

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Caroline Ball, Librarian at the University of Derby, discusses why Wikipedia needs shaking up to address the lack of representation of women.

Vocational or academic qualifications - what's the difference? Lynn Senior, Head of the Institute of Education at the University of Derby, explores.