How does architectural practice sit within the context of the multiple crises that we live in today? How can we facilitate the transition to a more just society? How can we rethink systems towards fairer outcomes? How could an expanded field of architecture contribute to create the change needed? What strategies can we deploy to … Continue reading Professor Cristina Cerulli Inaugural Lecture – Practising alternatives through architecture

Gambling and crime: what are the implications for criminal justice? Is the growth in legalised gambling presenting a new challenge for our criminal justice system? Here in the UK, we have one of the most accessible and varied gambling marketplaces in the world. But it’s becoming increasingly evident that gambling causes serious issues for some … Continue reading Professor James Banks’ Inaugural Lecture – Gambling and crime: implications for our justice system

How do you start and manage a research programme?  What doors open when you collaborate with people from outside your discipline?  And what happens when one discovery leads to another?  In his inaugural professorial lecture, Markos will describe the process he and his team took to develop a successful series of lifestyle interventions.  These interventions … Continue reading Professor Markos Klonizakis Inaugural Lecture – Breaking down barriers: How an open research approach led to a successful health research programme