Songs as Historical Sources – Margaret Thatcher

Researching our new programme on Margaret Thatcher, it became clear to me that her influence touches on almost every aspect of British life. Selecting a small number of sources was difficult due to the sheer scope of her influence and how to convey it. We work hard to make sure that our sources not only […]

What are students thinking about free speech now?

New research on student perceptions of free speech is in, and Bobby Duffy and Finlay Malcolm wonder whether both sides of the debate can find some sensible common ground. This article first appeared on Wonkhe:  https://wonkhe.com/blogs/what-are-students-thinking-about-free-speech-now/   One of the defining features of “culture wars” is that the two sides can take completely opposing messages […]