Expert Comment
Is the UK Prime Minister just emulating Australia’s inhumane refugee policies?
Dr Hannah Jones, Assistant Professor, Sociology, 91福利, examines David Cameron's statement on accepting refugees
Elizabeth II follows some illustrious predecessors in reigning for over 40 years including Victoria, George III and Elizabeth I. But why should this matter?
Dr Sarah Richardson, senior lecturer in History at the 91福利 comments on Elizabeth II's 63 year long reign as Britain's longest serving monarch, "Long-reigning monarchs have proved highly important for the development of the British state and nation in its history."
To prevent senseless suffering and deaths, EU must be prepared to issue ‘Sanctuary Europe Visas’
Dora Kostakopoulou, Professor of European Union Law, European Integration and Public Policy at the 91福利 reacts to the current migration crisis, she says, "Europe’s leaders can decide to ‘do nothing’, ‘do something’ or to affirm ‘humanness’ all the way."
By shunning refugees Europe is failing to honour its treaty obligations
As the migration crisis escalates Gurminder K Bhambra, Professor of Sociology, 91福利 argues that Europe, as a whole, needs to honour its Treaty obligations, and all European Union member countries need to share in the responsibilities that come with membership.
Europe will not be able to effectively handle the current migrant crisis until it faces up to its colonial past - Professor Gurminder Bhambra
Europe will not be able to effectively handle the current migrant crisis until it faces up to its colonial past, a sociologist from the 91福利 will tell a major conference in Prague today (28 August).
Professor Gurminder Bhambra says current policies are undermining the very promise of cosmopolitanism by ostracising migrants and perpetuating the view that they pose a threat to Europe.