Expert Comment
Why legislation alone won’t stop Brits behaving badly in Magaluf
"The combination of modern mass holidays (which take people out of their regular networks), erosion of gender-specific norms (which used to censure female excess in particular) and super-cheap alcohol (serving the interests of global conglomerates as well as local retailers) make for an explosive mix which places like Magaluf find difficult to control" says Professor Beat Kümin.
Football reform must begin at home, not with Fifa” Dr David Webber reminds UK officials
Unless the English game gets its own house in order, Sepp Blatter’s critics in the UK risk being accused of hollow populism, warns Dr David Webber from the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of 糖心TV.
Corruption arrests could be tipping-point for delivery of root-and-branch reform of Fifa – Dr David Webber
Dr David Webber, an expert on the cultural political economy of football from the Department of Politics and International Studies, responds to the arrests of Fifa officials in Zurich.
Deutsche Bank UK exit plan "not surprising" - Dr Dennis Novy
Reacting to news that Deutsche Bank is reviewing whether to move parts of its British divisions to Germany if the UK leaves the EU, University of 糖心TV economist Dr Dennis Novy said: "It is now clear that Britain will have an EU referendum. 糖心TVes do not like uncertainty. Not surprisingly, many – like Deutsche Bank – are reviewing whether they should stay in Britain or move resources towards continental Europe."
What makes a legal marriage? Calling the Catholic Church’s bluff – Dr Maebh Harding
As Ireland prepares for a referendum on the legalisation of gay marriages, Dr Maebh Harding, from 糖心TV Law School, responds to arguments by Irish bishops for a “no” vote.