Research Blogs

Tested Under Pressure: What the Re-ACT Simulation Taught UON About Keeping People Safe

A framework for regional preparedness under Martyn's Law is only worth as much as its performance under pressure. Re-ACT put ours to the test at UON's own Learning Hub, and…

6 July 2026

The Medium Differs, the Architecture Doesn’t: Three Conferences, One Case for Simulation

In June 2026 the same argument was explored in three different contexts: where does the value lie in a live simulation exercise at Silverstone (Operation Nexus) discussed at the UON…

1 July 2026

Welcome to the SIM SIG

22 June 2026

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Pitching Live. Experiential Learning and Industry Partnership in Advertising

What does it really take to prepare students for the professional world? Dr Kardi Somerfield and Billy Little take final-year advertising students from a Channel 4 brief to a pitch…

9 June 2026

Nostalgia and Radical Politics, Past and Present: June 2026

Sponsored by the British Academy, here is the full event programme for Nostalgia and Radical Politics, Past and Present, which will be held 15 - 16 June (in-person) and 26…

4 June 2026

Digital Horizons: Operation Nexus Plus

Type of Technology used: Professional event management software (Halo), two-way radio communications, Padlet, Microsoft Teams, AI-driven simulation (Fail Safe, in development) Impact: Operation Nexus Plus is a large-scale, cross-disciplinary live…

18 May 2026

CADE team are winners at the STAAR awards 2026

CADE team scoop prizes at the STAAR awards 2026

12 May 2026

When AI Meets Lived Experience: Reflections on a Prison–University Debate

In this blogpost, Rob Howe writes about a recent event held at HMP Five Wells, which brought together university staff, students, prison staff and residents to explore the opportunities, risks…

20 April 2026

Hiding in plain sight – the extreme right and environmentalism

In this blog, Daniel Jones argues that the extreme right’s narrative around environmentalism differs from that of the mainstream despite using the same or similar language.

15 April 2026

Extreme Right Explainer: What is an extreme right ‘dog whistle’?

This short blog gives an overview of how dog whistles, or coded messages, are commonly found in far and extreme right politics.

30 March 2026

It’s as easy as a walk in the park: Mapping green spaces with 360 cameras

Access to greenspace has improved over the decades—but too many people are still missing out. As the focus shifts toward prevention and healthier lifestyles, making these spaces truly accessible is…

30 March 2026

From Learners to Leaders: Student-Authored Simulation in Midwifery Education

What happens when midwifery students design their own simulation scenarios? This case study explores a supported, student-led pilot that boosted confidence, enhanced engagement, and brought obstetric emergency learning to life.

26 March 2026