I recently investigated the reality of sexual assault across the University of Nottingham for an article, and the results were deeply upsetting. This is a post to call out Universities and the lack of support they provide to victims.

On Monday 15th March 2021, a tondo portrait of Rosalind Franklin was unveiled in a virtual session at Hampstead Manor. Mount Anvil commissioned artist Keziah Burt to make the portrait, which depicts Franklin framed by formations of DNA – whose structure she was instrumental in discovering. Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) was a British scientist who helped discover the structure of DNA, and provided insight of the structure of viruses. Without her work, we would’ve struggled to understand today’s p

For my first blog post, I look at how the pandemic has resulted in the regression of gender equality, and how the government need to take action to protect the rights of women.

Throughout the history of theatre, plays have been dominated by white, middle-class men who always have the space on the stage to tell their stories. Stretching back to Ancient Greece, where democracy was first founded, it’s easy to see that women had a specific role to play; to serve the men in their lives. Looking back now, we can examine these plays through a new feminist lens, and reveal how the women in these plays were actually strong and independent. Throughout this article, I will be wa

The UK government has banned schools from using materials produced by anti-capitalist groups in England. In a cleverly disguised way, it has linked anti-capitalism resources with the promotion of racism and anti-Semitic language, as well as to the opposition to free speech. But, by banning schools from using resources from anti-capitalist groups, the government is restricting our right to free speech with the refusal to encourage open discussions on what capitalism actually means. Whether you

In celebration of Pride month, I’m going to take you back to the 1960s, where homosexual relations were illegal and the riots that initiated Pride began. Picture this; it’s the year 1969 in New York City, you’ve recently discovered your sexuality, and wish to express it freely. However, its illegal to even dance with someone of the same gender, let alone to be openly gay. There is some refuge; secret gay bars and clubs across the city where you can express your sexuality and socialise with othe