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
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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
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
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
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
Digital Horizons: Safer Streets
In this blog, Dr Kardi Somerfield writes about the importance of student involvement in the Safer Streets Virtual Reality project, an innovative collaboration between the University of Northampton and the…
20 March 2026
Extreme Right Contexts: British Brothers’ League and Migration Anxiety
Paul Jackson reflects on the role of anxiety as a key emotion in extreme right politics around migration.
9 March 2026