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New perspectives on evolutionary theory revealed
November 30 2021Tom Dickins explains how popular theories on evolutionary biology have changed in modern times
Too much to lose? Why OnlyFans fails to censor its explicit content
October 07 2021Online abuse experts Dr Elena Martellozzo and Paula Bradbury analyse OnlyFans’ change of mind over nude content
Continuing controversies around wearing headscarves and face-veils
May 24 2021Professor Erica Howard, School of Law at MDX, discusses the recent bans on wearing face-veils and headscarves and how this could lead to a further separation of cultures than a bringing together.
The illusion of justice: Mothers, IPVA and the family courts
May 21 2021Mia Scally (Forensic Psychology PHD student at MDX) outlines 4 of the 6 main myths affecting mothers and children in family court getting their voice heard and justice served.
Is there a link between whistleblowing and autism?
May 04 2021David Lewis, Professor of Employment Law and Head of the Whistleblowing Research Unit at Middlesex University, and Helen Evans, former whistleblower at Oxfam with a diagnosis of ASC discuss the benefits of further researching the links between whistleblowing characteristics and those with ASC.
Working backwards with No. 10
April 07 2021Roger Kline is Research Fellow at Middlesex University Business School. In this blog he responds to the employment section of the controversial recent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
Online child sexual abuse during COVID-19. What do the experts say?
March 01 2021Dr Elena Martellozzo, Associate Professor and Criminologist at MDX, presents some of the key issues that were raised during the UKCIS webinar by high-level experts from research, policy and practice.
Cash for kink: the online risky sexual behaviour by young women during COVID pandemic
February 10 2021Elena Martellozzo and Paula Bradbury of the Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies examine the impact OnlyFans has had on young women during the coronavirus pandemic.
Life is digital by default – what’s the impact on young people’s mental health?
December 16 2020An online webinar brought together leading clinical and academic experts to discuss the impact in the rise of technology on the mental health of children and young people.
Sit, stand or take a knee: Symbolic acts and anti-racism
June 22 2020Rima Saini, MDX Sociology lecturer, discusses the political history and wide-reaching symbolism of ‘taking a knee’ and its current relationship with genuine anti-racist progress.