By Karen Jackson, University of Westminster and Oleksandr Shepotylo, Aston University During the G7 summit in Cornwall, the group of nations unveiled a global initiative to help low and middle-income countries to cover the vast cost of green infrastructure. Intended as a green…
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Author: Prof. Pippa Catterall It is good to see that diversity and inclusion in the public spaces have been widely discussed over the last years Because of COVID-19, people had to deal with multiple lockdowns, and we have all become used to having less…
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By Steve Greenfield, University of Westminster The world of European football experienced one of the biggest shake-ups in its history when a prospective European Super League (ESL) was announced. Fans, football associations and even the government united in condemning…
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Author: Dr Simon Flacks The relationship between race and the criminal justice system has attracted even more attention than usual over the past year. The brutal killing of George Floyd in the United States fuelled protests that spread throughout…
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The ever popular Difference Festival attracted a lot of new faces in February of 2021, despite Covid-19 requiring this event to be moved online. As the premier public engagement event of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the…
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Counselling skills, such as effective listening, communicating with clarity, building rapport, being empathetic and facilitating change, are in demand more than they have ever been. They are valuable not only for those who wish to become professional counsellors or therapists,…
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The University of Westminster’s annual Difference Festival is back virtually for 2021 with a range of talks, readings and discussions exploring difference from 22–26 February. The public is encouraged to engage with the free and colourful array of events in…
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BiliScreen, used for detecting signs of jaundice in a person’s eye. Dennis Wise/University of Washington Pinar Uysal-Onganer, University of Westminster Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly cancers. It has a five-year survival of just 3%, and a ten-year…
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Ruslan Guzov/Shutterstock Bradley Elliott, University of Westminster There have been some noteworthy examples of successful human ageing in the press recently. It was announced that Prince Phillip will be retiring from royal duties in the autumn, at the age of…
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What is the best way to show people who are having a tough time that they are not alone? How could small conversations save lives? Where can you get support if you are feeling down? With seemingly endless COVID-19…
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