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Health, Sports & Psychology
Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?
Do you trust how forensic science evidence is used in criminal investigations? Do you want to learn about how and in what circumstances police, crime scene investigators and the court would use DNA and mobile phones in a case?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Supporting South Asian young adult carers: A guide for social workers
How can social workers better support South Asian young adult carers? This article explains the legal duties around transition assessments, highlights key safeguarding considerations and shares practical guidance for delivering culturally sensitive, strengths-based support.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Supporting care-experienced students in UK higher education
While care-experienced young people face educational and financial hurdles, targeted university support can unlock their potential. This article explores the challenges care leavers face and how they can be helped to succeed.
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Society, Politics & Law
Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policing
Lara Frumkin offers a glimpse into a day in the life of three officers policing a major football match as she accompanies them on a public order operation.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Reflections on the Free to Bleed event at the Vagina Museum
Hajra Haroon reflects on the inaugural Free to Bleed at the Vagina Museum event, held on Menstrual Health Day, 28th May 2026.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is sleep the secret of success?
Snooze you don’t lose. Caroline Heaney explores if sleep is the secret ingredient of World Cup success.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?
Dr Jim Lusted explores the future of the Commonwealth Games. Is this sport mega-event in decline?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
African and Caribbean coaches in international football: is there enough progress?
Whether or not you agree with the format of a 48-team World Cup, the number of African and Caribbean nations that have qualified is significant. At the 2022 Qatar World Cup, five African nations participated. In 2026, ten have qualified for the final tournament. No Caribbean nations qualified for Qatar; but in 2026 there are two Caribbean ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Female genital mutilation (FGM) Collection
This collection explores female genital mutilation (FGM) as a global health and social justice issue, equipping professionals to recognise risk, respond with compassion, and support affected women and girls through collaborative, person-centred care.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Children’s wellbeing and creativity
The course is based on selected content from the level 2 module KE207 Supporting children and young people’s wellbeing. The course will explain what wellbeing is and how creative activities may be used to support it with children and young people. Students will examine case examples related to dance, sport and art.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Women in sport
Ever thought about sports and wondered, but what about for a woman? These articles cover specific topics concerning women in sport, considering questions such as, what if Eliod Kipchoge was a woman? Are women leaders the key to growing women’s sport? What about motherhood, what are the challenges in returning to sport or starting up a new sport?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
FGM: Mental Health impact and CBT
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) profoundly impacts emotional and psychological health across the life course. Targeted trauma informed mental health services including cognitive behavioural therapy are essential for improving FGM survivors’ wellbeing