Experimentalism: Art’s Big Problem
Caitlin Wolfheimer reviews Transform Festival's blackmilk and offers her wider thoughts on experimental performances. Transform Festival, known for bringing experimental...
black history month
Exploring the evolution of Black History in Britain: reflecting on 40 years of progress
On a gorgeous Saturday morning, I stood at the steps of Parkinson Building, eagerly awaiting an enlightening walk. Although the...
Diversity and Inclusion in Industry: Opportunities for BAME Students
In honour of Black History Month, I’m here to keep the conversation going surrounding diversity and inclusion in the workplace....
Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa Cell Line
The story of Henrietta Lacks and her family is unfortunately one of many accounts where science and medicine have disenfranchised...
Celebrating Forgotten Scientists: John Edmonstone
Charles Darwin is said to be the father of evolution. He pushed the boundaries of science and challenged the social...
Celebrating Forgotten Scientists: Onesimus
Smallpox. Image: Flickr In 1721, after a ship from Barbados arrived with passengers infected with smallpox, the inhabitants of Boston,...
Celebrating Forgotten Scientists: Marie Daly
Marie Maynard Daly was an inspirational and ambitious chemist best known for her research on sugars, cholesterol, and proteins in...
Racial Discrepancies in Maternal Care
Black women are three to four times more likely to die from preventable maternal death than white women in the...
Mae Jemison: The First Black Woman in Space
Some people dream of becoming successful actors, dancers, or choreographers. Others aspire to become doctors, astronauts, or successful entrepreneurs. Mae...
Albums released during black history month that need your attention…
Jean Dawson – CHAOS NOW* (Indie Rock)Following on from the fantastic PIXEL BATH, CHAOS NOW* sees Jean Dawson continue has...