Our staff write about their research interests and the topics that fascinate them. The Academic blog is a place to discover the research, subject knowledge, and specialisms of our staff and students.

Featured blogs

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Oasis Reunion: The Return of Britpop
Lou Aimes-Hill explores the implications of the Oasis reunion for culture and music industry. 
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Battle of Worcester
Mary Faulkner, Institute of Arts and Humanities alumni, takes us through the events and curious aftermath of The Battle of Worcester. 
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Hay Fever and the Seven Dwarves
Dr Beverley Adams-Groom explains why we get hay fever and what we can do to monitor pollen. 
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Art and The Spirit
Lynn Johnston and Kaytie Holdstock reflect on the pilot of their primary school project, which connects Religious Education with Art.  
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Fairy Tales Beyond Disney
Dr Mikel Koven Shares the Darker Side of Fairy Tales 
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Mental Health & The Environment
Dr Mike Wheeler - Head of Biological Sciences and Principal Lecturer in Biology examines the positive impact nature has upon our mental health. 

 

 

Latest blogs

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Under the Influence
Dr Gill Harrop explores the rise of misogynistic influencers on social media, their impact, and what to do about it. 
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Walking in Memphis? London Calling?
Dr Paul Newland explores what a song about your town would sound like. 
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Transforming Disaster Response
PhD student Beas Banerjee explains how drones can help to measure household vulnerability in Nepal. 

 

 

Blogs by School

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Arts blogs
 
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Business blogs
 
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Education blogs
 
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Health and Wellbeing blogs
 
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Humanities blogs
 
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Medical blogs
 
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Nursing and Midwifery blogs
 
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Science and the Environment blogs
 
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Sport and Exercise Science blogs