Category: Press

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Dennis Hayes, Professor of Education and Director of Academics for Academic Freedom at the University of Derby, explores the implications of the new Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act.

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Historian Professor Keith McLay explains why he believes the people's Homage to King Charles III risks undermining our centuries old mixed constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system.

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Doyin Babajide, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Derby, provides reaction to some of the key outcomes and announcements from the 2023 spring Budget and the impact this will have on people.

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What day-to-day actions can we all take to help fight climate change? And how do we approach this in a cost of living crisis? University of Derby Behaviour Change lecturers Dr Jenny Lunt and Johanna Beswick explore possible solutions with students Katie Johns, Julie Kempthorne and Claire Thomas.

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Professor Keith McLay, Provost (Learning & Teaching) at the University of Derby, looks at how the shadow of Germany's historic role in European warfare impacted on its approach to providing tanks to Ukraine. 

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Dr Alison Lawson, Head of Discipline of Marketing and Operations at Derby Business School, looks at the challenges facing the UK government in communicating this year's changes to the Highway Code.

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Rosemary Horry, Lecturer in Environmental Management at the University of Derby, gives seven top tips on how to reduce your environmental impact.

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Dr Polina Baranova, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management, explains why it is time for a bold new approach to increase the pace of green business growth.

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As we emerge from the pandemic under a new government, the NHS is under scrutiny and faces some of its toughest challenges. Dr Emma Hyde, Associate Professor – Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy at the University, looks at the role of Allied Health Professionals in the changing NHS.

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In this blog, Peter Macaulay, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, explores how to keep children safe online.