Silencing the Cassandra’s? The UK’s Winter Economic Forecast and the Tory Government’s Role in the Crisis

By Dr Huw Macartney Associate Professor in Political Economy Department of Political Science and International Studies, School of Government The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, recently portrayed the UK economy as being in rude health and sought to silence the Cassandra’s who predict a bleak winter ahead. This week positive news about falling food prices might … Continue reading “Silencing the Cassandra’s? The UK’s Winter Economic Forecast and the Tory Government’s Role in the Crisis”

True crime drama and creative co-production research: the art and social science of narrative

By Dr Adam Matthews Senior Research Fellow, School of Education In The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution, C.P. Snow made the case that science and the humanities were split into two cultures. Snow was well qualified to identify the gap between facts and fiction – he was a physical chemist and novelist. This year, … Continue reading “True crime drama and creative co-production research: the art and social science of narrative”

The not so beautiful game within the Spanish football landscape

By Dr Kamran Khan Associate Professor in Language, Social Justice and Education, School of Education Recently, the Spanish women’s national team became campeonas in Australia at the World Cup. Their play relied on intelligence, movement, possession, and no little skill. Spain produces some of the most exhilarating and beautiful football in Europe in all forms … Continue reading “The not so beautiful game within the Spanish football landscape”