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James Dean posthumously cast in new movie - expert comment

Debra Bassett from the University of Warwick discusses the "digital resurrection" of the movie icon and asks - "should the dead stay dead?"


Professor Azrini Wahidin comments on recent prison policy announcements

The Government has announced plans to create 10,000 new prison places and to crack down on criminal activity behind bars. Professor Azrini Wahidin questions whether these measures will be effective.


Expert comment: Taiwan legalises same-sex marriage

Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage following a vote today, Friday the 17th May 2019.

Dr Daniel Luther, from the Department of Sociology and co-founder of Queer Asia share his thoughts along with Dr Song-Chuan Chen, from the Department of History.

Fri 17 May 2019, 11:40 | Tags: Expert comment, Sociology, History, taiwan, LGBTQ+

Expert comment: National Audit Office criticises Home Office's treatment of Windrush generation

The National Audit Office has found that "The Home Office failed to fulfil its duty of care to members of the Windrush generation, which led to serious consequences for the people affected." Dr Hannah Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, comments.


Prison officers walk out in protest at working conditions - expert comment

Professor Azrini Wahidin comments on the issues raised by today's prison officers walkout in protest at ‘unprecedented levels of violence behind bars.’

Fri 14 Sep 2018, 09:48 | Tags: Expert comment, Sociology, Social Affairs, protest, prisons

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