The Cultural Significance of Notre Dame de Paris
In the wake of the fire that engulfed parts of the Notre Dame last night in Paris, the centuries-old cathedral is more than just a scene of tragedy. It is the beating heart of...
Author: Christina
The History of the Book
With World Book Day – an annual event commissioned by UNESCO in 1995 to promote reading and publishing – being celebrated across the United Kingdom and Ireland recently (7th March), it is only fitting...
When #MeToo becomes #MeFirst
The founder of the #MeToo campaign, Tarana Burke, has expressed concerns that the movement has been hijacked by mainstream media as a “witch-hunt” with the purpose of defaming masculinity as “fundamentally toxic”. The campaign...
The Great (Fire)wall of China
China’s “Big Brother” social rating system is still striving for Utopia despite comparisons to an Orwellian nightmare China, with currently a population of 1.4 billion people, has recently emerged as a technological superpower with...
World War Territory: Can Russia and Japan Finally Achieve Peace After Decades-Long Land Dispute
Russia and Japan have been engaged in a decades-long dispute over the four islands located in the Kuril territory. It is a conflict that dates back to World War II when Soviet Forces seized...
Women’s Radio Station — The Voice of Women Worldwide.
“Women’s Radio Station is a platform for your voice — inclusive, diverse, exciting.” Founded by Howard Jameson, Women’s Radio Station launched in 2018 with a very personal mission at heart, which it still upholds one...
What’s on this Winter Season at Derby QUAD
Located in the heart of the city centre, Derby QUAD is both a local and international hub that engages in the creative industries ranging from contemporary art and film. QUAD is a charity focused...
What’s on this Winter Season 2018/19 at Derby Theatre
Located in St. Peter’s Quarter, Derby Theatre is the epicentre of the city of Derby’s literary and cultural scene. Each season, Derby theatre, who is funded by both the Art’s Council England and the...
The Politics of Visual Culture
In the age of fake news and its impact on democracy, media regulations have been tightened against public service broadcasting that features adverts that are centred on political messages. In 2018, Iceland’s would-be televised...
Enhance your Global Knowledge, Skills and Experiences by Volunteering Abroad
In an increasingly globalised world of international trade, technologies and politics, it is becoming ever so important for students and individuals to be aware of cross-cultural movements across industry sectors. Whilst it is hard...
