Explore today's real world issues in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Business and Computer Science. With inquisitive minds, we will question the world and form our own opinions. We’ll debate systems, procedures and behaviours. You may arrive at these events with questions, but you’ll leave with an ability to answer.
Join us as our popular Real World Lectures series returns with thought-provoking topics designed to challenge perspectives and spark discussion. From society’s obsession with True Crime to the complexities of Ethical Leadership, we’ll explore the issues shaping the world today. Stay tuned for full details and speaker announcements.
Real World Lecture
How is Mental Health Protected by the Law?
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Join us for a real-world lecture, delivered by one of our esteemed tutors from The University of Law, and explore how mental health is protected under the law. This interactive session uses real-life scenarios, live polls, and discussion to break down: What counts as a mental disorder under the Mental Health Act; the difference between voluntary hospital admission and being sectioned; your rights in hospital, including family contact, education, and challenging decisions; and how human rights safeguard liberty, dignity, and fair treatment.
This is a unique chance to learn directly from an expert, understand the law in practice, and gain insights that could shape your studies or future career in law, criminology, or mental health.
Real World Lecture
Can brands really create influence, or is it all luck?
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Join in for an interactive session on social media marketing delivered by The University of Law Business School. Together we will dive into an examination of what makes a video go viral on platforms like TikTok or YouTube and evaluate the different types of social media influencers. Both areas fall within an ever-growing and ever-changing landscape of social media management, content creation, and brand building and therefore essential for businesses across countless of industries. We will discuss brand success stories but also highlight what are the consequences of strategies going wrong and the impact for those brands.
As a student, we give you the space to explore current issues in:
Law, Criminology, Psychology, Business, Computer Science and more.
We equip you with the professional knowledge you need to go out and excel in your chosen career and shape the world around you. Read on to explore the issues through expert opinion blogs or join one of our Real World Lectures above.
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