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Worcester cathedral through trees
The ‘Worcester Woman’ – votes for women and how they voted
Dr Anna Muggeridge explores women’s politics in Worcester from the ‘Worcester Woman’ of the 1997 General Election back to those early pioneering women paving their way into local politics. 
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Juries Under the Spotlight
Nicola Monaghan, Principal Lecturer in Law, considers the issue of jury misconduct, a problem that the criminal justice system is struggling to deal with and which threatens the future of the jury trial. 
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Jury Decision Making
Sarah Lloyd is a PhD candidate who is focusing her research around jury decision making. In this academic blog, she talks about the criminal justice system (CJS) and the decision-making process. 
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Keep Breathing: Picturing Photosynthesis
Prof John Parham, Course Leader for the Arts and Humanities MRes, talks to us about the cultural history of photosynthesis  
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Films and TV Shows That Teach Us How to Write
Paul Elliot, course leader for Screenwriting, talks us through seven great films and TV shows that display the incredible potential of screenwriting as a medium. 
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Prof Suzanne Schwarz - History lecturer at the University of Worcester explains the significance of the Act in her latest academic blog 
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They Buried Him In Worcester
Dr Lucy Arnold - explores the connection between Hilary Mantel's The Mirror and The Light and Worcester Cathedral. 
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What is Sociology?
How our Sociology students develop original, cutting-edge research in confronting contemporary sociological challenges 
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Jury Tampering: Some Legal Consequences
Nicola Monaghan takes us through the consequences of Jury tampering and what it means in the criminal justice system.  
A close up image of one of Oly Bliss' tapestries of a tattooed man
A Creative Response to Gender
Creative Writing students help to create conversations around masculinity with artist Oliver Bliss 
Some hands are holding a skull in candle light next to some pumpkins
Witch-Hunts Past and Present
Professor Darren Oldridge examines the meaning of the "witch-hunt" throughout history. 
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Making Tracks
Lecturer Katy Wareham-Morris has created a pamphlet of poetry highlighting the huge emotional impact of the closure of the MG Rover Longbridge plant 
A yellow fire work is exploding into a dark sky
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot: From Guy Fawkes to the English Civil War
Professor Darren Oldridge, writes about the history of Bonfire Night. 
A pair of glasses are placed on top of several books
Editing and Redrafting
Dr Jack McGowan improves our creative writing skills in the final part of our series 
A hand is writing in a book
Memoir
Dr Jack McGowan improves our creative writing skills in the fifth part of a series of exercises 
A ghostly hand is pressed against a window
5 Highbrow Horror Movies For Halloween
Sheridan Courtney (MA Creative Media Graduate) recommends five acclaimed horror movies. 
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Paratext
Dr Jack McGowan improves our creative writing skills in the fourth part of our series of exercises 
Wooden tiles with letters painted on them.
The Beautiful In-Law
Dr Jack McGowan improves our creative writing skills in the third part of a series of exercises 
A tree is reflected in a lake
Ekphrasis
Dr Jack McGowan improves our creative writing skills in the second part of a series of exercises 
The ocean waves on the beach
Books for Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month we have some recommendations for books by authors of colour 
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Show Don't Tell
Dr Jack McGowan improves our creative writing skills in the first part of a series of exercises 
A sailing boat on a calm sea
Worcestershire’s Key Figure among the First British Settlers in USA
Professor Darren Oldridge investigates the local links to the founding fathers  
A union Jack flag is flying against a blue sky
VE Day in Discussion
Prof. Maggie Andrews and Dr Neil Flemming discuss the VE day in context  
A close up shot of a Gold Eagle
IMPEACHMENT: THE AMERICAN PHENOMENON'S ENGLISH ORIGINS
Law lecturer Chris Monaghan gives his views on impeachment, how it works and it's history. 
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Walking the Devil's Wood
Professor Darren Oldridge takes us on a supernatural woodland walk 
A shot of Tower Bridge at night
Why is Politics Transdisciplinary?
Dr. Luke Devine, Course Leader for Politics, explains why the study of Politics is inherently transdisciplinary and why this matters. 
A shot from the film parasite of a family sitting around pizza boxes
5 Must-See South Korean Movies after Parasite
Sheridan Courtney (MA Creative Media) discusses what to watch next if you enjoyed Parasite. 
A close up shot of a Suffragette made of Lego
Who were the Suffragettes?
As 'Hope' the Lego Suffragette comes to Campus, Anna Muggeridge talks to us about who the Suffragettes were and what they stood for. 
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5 Poets you should watch out for
Our Creative Writing Department let you know which poets you should be listening to. 
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Reading the past, predicting the future
Investigating the renewed interest in Ireland's women writers. 
Young person yelling into a microphone
What is a Poetry Slam?
Dr Jack McGowan who is a performance poet and a verse enthusiast, explores the art of spoken word. 
tarot card of the devil beside a star a moon and a candle
Why Do We Like the Devil?
Professor Darren Oldridge offers us an insight into our obsession with Satan. 
Beige tent at night with twinkling lights on the foreground
New words that reflect our lives
How does our social life change our language? Jenny Lewin-Jones investigates. 
Moonlight through branches
Game Changing Horror Films
Think all horror movies are the same? Think Again.  
black and white poster promoting female politicians
The women's election in Birmingham
Anna Muggeridge talks us through the 1918 election. 
Animation of a demon with a long beard and a woman in a black dress
Fairy Tales Beyond Disney
Dr Mikel Koven Shares the Darker Side of Fairy Tales 
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Sci-Fi and the Future of the Planet
Professor Jean Webb investigates Science Fiction's exploration of possible futures and climate change 
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