TalkBU | News & Events

This is an archive of our old news and events pages. This site is no longer maintained, as such some links may no longer work.

View our latest news and events »

Post WWI – The rise and fall of international law

Dr Melanie Klinkner on how the First World War shaped the future of international criminal law.
Law & Politics

Women in WWI and its aftermath – have attitudes changed?

Dr Kate Murphy discusses how attitudes towards women in employment changed because of the First World War.
Women & Employment

Loss and Survival at Sea – The HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland, 1916

Dr Innes McCartney on the sinking of the HMS Invincible and why the memory of it should be preserved.
Nautical Archaeology & Conflict

Why politics needs arts & crafts

Anna Feigenbaum on why the home made objects used in protests and social movements are an essential link between arts and grass roots politics.
Politics & Culture

Explainer: how to win a Tour de France sprint

Bryce Dyer gives away the winning formula for Tour de France sprints in The Conversation
Sport & Technology

Explainer: international law and flight MH17

Dr Melanie Klinkner explains what could happen next in the legal blame game after the Malaysia Airlines crash.
International Law & Politics

Webcam bird rescue shows how quickly our attraction to nature can turn sour

Sue Thomas discusses how fear of nature might adversely affect our viewing pleasure when it comes to the realities of animal life.

From one man and his bike to the hi-tech peleton: the changing face of the Tour de France

Bryce Dyer on the Tour de France and technology’s part in the evolution of the race.
Sport & Technology

Beyond the crisis of political engagement

Dr Darren Lilleker on disengaged voters, mistrust of politicians and the need for more interactive politics.
Politics & Media

Does war criminal Charles Taylor deserve the right to a family life?

The Ex-Liberia president requested move to Rwanda prison so his family can visit but whether he should be moved is up for debate.
Law, Politics & Media