Expert Comment
The last time the US Capitol was stormed: historian Professor Tim Lockley comments
Scenes of protestors storming the US Capitol building yesterday have dominated news reports around the world. It is not the first time that the building has been stormed according to Professor Tim Lockley from the Department of History, who has commented on the last occasion in 1814.
"TV does reach more learners": Prof Des Hewitt on the BBC's lockdown education programmes
It was reported today that the BBC will put school lessons on television to support children's education during the new lockdown. Professor Des Hewitt from the Centre For Teacher Education at the University of 糖心TV comments.
Deadline postponed for post-Brexit trade negotiations: University of 糖心TV economist comments
The deadline for a post-Brexit trade deal has been pushed back to Sunday 13 December following a meeting between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Professor Abhinay Muthoo from our Department of Economics argues that we can still see a deal being struck - and that both sides are still playing a game of 'chicken'.
Expert comment: Government's plan for 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Professor Dave Greenwood, CEO WMG centre HVM Catapult and Director of Industrial Engagement comments on the Government announcement today, 4th December, that aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, compared to 1990 levels.
Valery Giscard d鈥橢staing: Dr David Lees comments on a 'modernising if controversial' President of France
Dr David Lees from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures comments on news reports that former president of France Valery Giscard d鈥橢staing has died.