Dr Elizabeth Nassem is University researcher and expert on the subject of bullying. Here she considers the research findings that children who use self-deprecating humour among their peers are more likely to be bullied. Continue reading 
Dr Carla Reeves is a Principal Lecturer and Subject Leader in Criminology. Here, following the conviction of seven men in Oxfordshire for sexual exploitation, rape and trafficking of young girls, she talks about her research into sex offenders forming detrimental relationships with other sex offenders in probation approved premises. Continue reading 
Economics lecturer Kevin Rowles on depositors in Cyprus bailing out the banks and the possibility that it could happen in the UK. Continue reading 
Professor of Health Policy Peter Bradshaw on the BMJ revelation that GPs could be in a position to benefit financial from the public purse whilst sitting on the boards of the new NHS purchasing groups
Fashion marketing lecturer Stephen Wigley on the lack of interest in the High Street Innovation Fund by local councils
Politics lecturer Dr Andrew Crines on the Ed Miliband’s call for the creation of regional banks to restore trust and boost lending
Economics lecturer Kevin Rowles on the Prime Minster’s comments that changing course on the economy would plunge the UK “back into the abyss”. Continue reading 
Reader in Applied Social Science Dr Abigail Locke on the recent study by the Higher Education Careers Services Unit that showed a huge inequality in the salaries of men and women graduates. Continue reading Economics lecturer Kevin Rowles on the suggestion by the Bank of England’s Deputy Governor Paul Tucker to introduce negative interest rates to aid growth in the economy. Continue reading 
Professor of Transport and Logistics Colin Bamford on the much publicised economic benefits of HS2 for Yorkshire. Continue reading