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Creating change after tragedy: the story of Gee WalkerA handwritten sign at a protest reads 'white silence is violence' with two illustrations of black raised fists

Creating change after tragedy: the story of Gee Walker

Francesca Foulkes, third year International Relations student writes about the story of Dr. Gee Walker, a beacon of hope who, after a tragic loss, founded the Anthony Walker Foundation. In this Black History Month tribute, this blog post explores her journey to combat racism and hate through education.

Posted on: 9 October 2023

Undergraduate students present their report on human rights violation in Zimbabwe at the House of LordsThree students handing over report on human rights violation in Zimbabwe

Undergraduate students present their report on human rights violation in Zimbabwe at the House of Lords

On 13 September 2023, Dr Obert Hodzi and three undergraduate students presented a report on the repression and shrinking of space for civil society organisations in Zimbabwe at the House of Lords. The research leading to the report was funded through the Beacon Project grant. The three students, Phoebe Ashton, Emily Strudwick and Isra Mohammed, participated in interviewing leaders of civil society organisations in Zimbabwe.

Posted on: 21 September 2023

The Wind of Change ContinuesQueen Victoria statue image

The Wind of Change Continues

In Dr Andrew S. Roe Crines' blog, he recontextualises decolonisation by conducting a rhetorical political analysis of Harold Macmillan’s ‘Wind of Change’ speech.

Posted on: 7 June 2023