Sarah Everard and the conversation about young women’s safety
Two months after the death of Sarah Everard, Emilia Growney looks the conversation about women's safety it sparked both on campus and nationally
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Where’s the line regarding tailored casting?
Emilia Growney determines where the line is drawn concerning tailored casting roles, and recognises the importance and progress made regarding appropriate representation on screen.
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Edinburgh University lecturers given list of ‘microinsults’ and guidance on transgender issues.
Scholars were handed the list of ‘microinsults’ as part of a nationwide drive to raise awareness for ‘cisgender privilege’ in universities.
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Students at UK universities demand compulsory sexual consent tests
There have been calls from a majority of students for there to be a mandatory sexual consent test for those arriving to university. The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) survey found that 58% of students supported the idea as a means to educate and ensure consent is ‘fully understood’.
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Sustainability vs affordability: why fast fashion took over
Emilia Growney discusses the difficulty of buying sustainable and second-hand clothing in a world of fast fashion.
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17p lemonade
In the latest addition to our creative writing collection, Emilia Growney's poem is told through the lens of a young child and their love for lemonade.
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In loving memory of Paul Ritter: Martin Goodman of ‘Friday Night Dinner’ – a retrospective
Emilia Growney commemorates the death of Paul Ritter by examining the significance and brilliance of his character Martin Goodman in 'Friday Night Dinner'.
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A leading vice-chancellor has said UK universities are institutionally racist
Professor David Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia, has claimed that UK universities are institutionally racist.
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A take on DIY smear kits
Emilia Growney debates the concept of the DIY smear test, weighing up its pros and cons.
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Zara McDermott and the discourse on revenge porn
Emilia Growney cites the Zara McDermott revenge porn documentary as an important signpost for reframing discussions and considerations surrounding leaked nudes.
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‘My Mum Tracy Beaker’ review
Emilia Growney watches the latest Tracy Beaker instalment, which follows Tracy's journey as a single mum, and talks about queer representation, childhood nostalgia and the pressure to succeed.
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International Women’s Day: five iconic and inspirational female figures
In celebration of International Women's Day, Emilia Growney shares five of her top picks for powerful, courageous and strong female icons from the world of TV.
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Are award shows obsolete?
Emilia Growney questions whether award shows are obsolete, reflecting on the recent controversies of the Golden Globe Awards, and the institutional biases which led to unjust snubbery and poorly-judged nominations.
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