The University of Essex Podcast

We caught up with Adrian Chira, the new president elect of the Students' Union at the University of Essex, to find out about his plans for the year ahead, what inspires him and why he thinks we all should take more risks sometimes. Find out more at: www.essex.ac.uk/news/event.aspx?e_id=7456

Dr Shohini Chaudhuri from our Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies discusses her new book Cinema of the Dark Side, which explores how state-sponsored human rights atrocities are depicted in contemporary cinema.

Professor Shamit Saggar explains how Understanding Society the groundbreaking study offers insights into how austerity and the Recession really impacted on people's live. Professor Saggar is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx

Professor Shamit Saggar explains the key issues the political parties will be battling over. Professor Saggar is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx

Professor Shamit Saggar says the Conservatives and Labour will be competing to develop a narrative voters believe in. Professor Saggar is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx

Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Women's Budget Group Diane Elson offers insights into the impact of austerity on women and what needs to change. Professor Elson is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx

Professor Paul Whiteley from the Department of Government at the University of Essex talks about why young people voting in the General Election would force political parties to listen to their views.

Professor Paul Whiteley from the Department of Government at the University of Essex explains his prediction for the outcome of the 2015 General Election and it might not be quite what you expect. Read more about the prediction at: www.essex.ac.uk/news/event.aspx?e_id=7361 Professor Whiteley is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx

Professor Paul Whiteley from the Department of Government at the University of Essex discusses the issues which could influence the outcome of the General Election. Professor Whiteley is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx

Do you feel your personal finances are getting any better as the economy improves? Professor Paul Whiteley highlights the problems for the Coalition in persuading the public that a better economy is making a difference in their pockets. Professor Whiteley is speaking at our panel discussion on the Coalition on Tuesday 3 February: www.essex.ac.uk/fifty/research/government.aspx