How to Modernise a Military
Research by Dr Marc De Vore sheds new light on the challenges democracies face in keeping up with the quickening march of military technological innovation.
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The Music in Virginia Woolf’s writing
Professor Emma Sutton reveals the full significance of Virginia Woolf's declaration that ‘I always think of my books as music before I write them’.
Rethinking Dementia with Adaptive Interaction
Adaptive Interaction provides an entirely new way for dementia sufferers to connect with their loved ones.
Building artistry from industry
The war in Donbas, Ukraine, has resulted in the deaths of over 13,000 people and displaced a further 1.6 million since it began in 2014. Dr Donovan, of the School of Modern Languages, has demonstrated that the…
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: Looking for Positive Psychological Growth
The 1994 genocide in Rwanda was responsible for the deaths of over a million people, tearing apart families and leaving many survivors severely traumatised. Nicki Hitchcott, of the School of Modern Languages, has led a…
Bringing Nuance to Mexican History
Santa Anna is probably the historical figure most Mexicans love to hate. Although perceived as a hero by those who served under him during a 40-year political career, this six-times President of Mexico has since been…
Prof. Katherine Hawley on Trust, Distrust, and Commitment
We live in a crisis of trust. We have difficulty trusting those around us, our news sources, and the people that are meant to represent us. With a simple yes or no, think to yourself: can you confidently say you…