Voices of Impact: A Grateful Goodbye to Two Graduating Press Officers

This week, we celebrate not just academic achievement but the extraordinary contributions of two of our valued Research Impact team members: Victoria and Ishani, who have both graduated this week. We couldn’t be prouder! Victoria and Ishani have played a vital role in shaping the stories we tell through this blog over their 35 authored … Read more

Revolutionising Rehabilitation: Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Approaches at the Forefront

In an era where global security threats are ever evolving, the rehabilitation of those who participate in violent extremism is a critical and complex challenge. Current methods focus heavily on managing and controlling the risks an individual is perceived to pose. However, these approaches frequently fail to address the underlying personal and social factors that … Read more

Está lloviendo MMMEN: Mi tiempo como pasante en el proyecto Haciendo Música para Manejar El Niño

Incorporar el trabajo centrado en el impacto a las primeras carreras de investigación es una forma interesante de extender la cultura académica positiva y contribuir al bien social. Este blog ha sido escrito por Millie McCallum, que actualmente cursa un máster (con honores) en Geografía, que se ha unido a los académicos en un nuevo … Read more

It’s raining MMMEN: My time as an intern on the Making Music for Managing El Niño project

Embedding impact-focussed work into early careers in research is an exciting way to extend positive academic culture and contribute to societal good. This blog was written by Millie McCallum, currently undertaking her MA (Hons) in Geography, who has joined academics in a new project. By involving and empowering our student community through generating impact, the … Read more

If Objects Could Speak, What Would They Say?

Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis from the School of Classics, is unlike most researchers I have met. Hair cut short, wearing a well-fitted suit with a dainty gold necklace and boots that could kill. Her office overlooks Castle Sands, with tall ceilings looming above us and bookshelves that reach them. Our voices bounce and echo off the walls … Read more