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.

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. 

In this blog, Professor Keith McLay, a historian of war and warfare and Provost - Learning and Teaching at the University of Derby, looks at three examples of instructive on the fallacy of strategic territorial gains in urban war. 

In this blog, Professor Keith McLay, a historian of war and warfare and Provost - Learning and Teaching at the University of Derby, explores the use of nuclear weapons and why the history behind it must be well read and understood.

In this blog, Professor Keith McLay, a historian of war and warfare and Provost - Learning and Teaching at the University of Derby, reflects on some of the ‘given’ Russian reasons for the conflict.

In this blog, Professor Keith McLay, a historian of war and warfare and Provost - Learning and Teaching at the University of Derby, discusses the war and economic sanctions of Ukraine. 

Professor Keith McLay, Provost - Learning and Teaching at the University of Derby, comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University of Derby, finds historic parallels in the on-going Brexit discussions relating to the sovereignty of the seas and the battle for fishing rights.

Professor Keith McLay, PVC Dean of the University of Derby's College of Arts, Humanities and Education examines how historians are continually enabling us to see into the future.

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University of Derby, examines the data-intensive approach of political leaders to communication during the coronavirus outbreak, and compares it with the language of their predecessors in similar times.

As Brexit arrives, Professor Keith McLay at the University of Derby, invites you to examine how the state of our relationship with Europe has been encapsulated by the words of British prime ministers at key moments in our nation's history.

As the Arts Council England’s new 10-year strategy is announced, Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education, discusses the plan and how it seeks to foster further cultural engagement to local communities.

Professor Keith McLay gives his historical perspective on the State Opening of Parliament and plans to review the UK constitution.

Professor Keith McLay of the University of Derby examines how the unusual prospect of MPs sitting on a Saturday has occurred throughout the history of Parliament.

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University of Derby, discusses how participants in the Brexit debate are choosing historical examples to support their judgements.

Professor Keith McLay examines the historical precedent that can be found in the Court of Session's decision to declare the prorogation of Parliament unlawful.

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Education at the University of Derby, discusses what prorogation in Parliament means in relation to Brexit.

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

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Education, discusses his recent trip to Athens to attend the graduation ceremonies of our Greek partner colleges.

The University of Derby's Professor Keith McLay discusses his recent trip to Hong Kong and the British Council's SPARK Festival of Creativity.

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Education, reflects on his recent trip to Hong Kong's SPARK Festival of Creativity.

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

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.

The University of Derby's Professor Keith McLay writes about Remembrance Day, leadership and the lessons from history.  

Professor Keith McLay shares his thoughts on an overseas trip with Professor Judith Lamie visiting partners old, new and prospective in China and Hong Kong.

Following an overseas visit to partners - old, new and prospective - in China and Hong Kong, Professor Keith McLay writes about shared values and the importance of education as a universal language.

Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College Arts, Humanities & Education at the University of Derby, reviews Noel Coward's Private Lives. 

Professor Keith McLay discusses the criticism surrounding the British Army's new recruitment campaign, which promotes the emotional support given to troops.