Category: Politics

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Addressing anti-Semitism in classroom contexts

Professor Paul Weller discusses his new report into classroom challenges for teaching and addressing anti-Semitism.

Posted: 13 June 2019
Margaret Thatcher’s legacy – 40 years on

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.

Posted: 2 May 2019
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Student essays come to life in audience with minister

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

Posted: 10 April 2019
By: The Corporate Communications Team
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Brexit: An Outlaw from Buckingham​(shire)

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

Posted: 22 March 2019
By: Professor Keith McLay
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Why educating about the history of the Holocaust is still important

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

Posted: 4 February 2019
By: Dr Larissa Allwork
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What's in a word? Brexit and the power of language

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

Posted: 21 January 2019
By: Professor Keith McLay
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Brexit, the Meaningful Vote and Edmund Burke: a historical rather than a democratic education

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.

Posted: 14 January 2019
By: Professor Keith McLay
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What does it mean to be a modern civic university?

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?

Posted: 17 December 2018
By: The Corporate Communications Team
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Breathing new life into the thin blue line

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

Posted: 17 December 2018
By: The Corporate Communications Team
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Empowering women for positive action in an era of social injustice and gender inequality

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

Posted: 22 November 2018