Dear White People is a film set in an American university campus and address some of the stereotypes black people face within a dominant white environment… So yesterday I had my own little “dear white people” moment when a white friend thought using “Black Power” on a UAL African Caribbean Society (UALACS) event poster is … Continue reading
Category Archives: At University
The benefits of the F word… JK Rowling Harvard Commencement
JK Rowling talks about the F word to Harvard graduates – Failure! The F word has been a constant tease to me throughout my academic study, particularly these past few month that I would have graduated over the summer – had I not failed! That’s partly the reason why I’ve been quite on this blog for … Continue reading
Keep calm – school’s out for the Easter!
You survived another term (I did?) – well done you! 12 weeks have indeed flown by quickly because it’s already time for term break and that long awaited month off – now that’s something to love about studenthood! However with what I’ve coined “stress-week” – all assignments due in this week, the strain of being a … Continue reading
Celebration of Independence at LCC!
Ghana’s Independence celebrations might have officially taken place on the 6th of March, however UAL’s African Caribbean Society have extended the festive celebrations – just before term ends! Join us at London College of Communication (LCC) on the 20th March to honour Ghana’s Independence; the first sub-saharan country to gain independence from colonisation in 1957. Come … Continue reading
Fuse Magazine; fusing UAL students and beyond
I’m very excited to be part of the Fuse Magazine team as the Travel editor – my passion for travel can finally be utilised! Fuse Magazine was created as part of a collaboration project for the University of the Arts London (UAL), which features students from BA Public Relations, BA Journalism, BA Magazine Publishing. The … Continue reading
LCC JOURNALISM GUEST PANEL: So you want to work in Magazines?
In the latest of series of Journalism Guest Panels, three leading editors join us to talk about how they went from being college friends to running some of Britain’s best-known titles. The panel comprises: Continue reading
SUARTS ‘rubbish posters’ with a strong CLEAN message – Living Wage!
As art students, we’re great at mustering creativity. And it extends to our Student Union reps too! SUARTS newly re-elected President Shelly Asquith and the team have been making creative ‘rubbish’ posters to send out a strong clean message to University of the Arts (UAL) Vice Chancellor – we want a Living Wage for our … Continue reading
The inBox: Living Wage Protest at Chelsea
News out of my inbox straight to you; from Amy Cook – London College of Communication college coordinator. Living Wage Protest at Chelsea Demonstrate! The GMB Trade Union and students at UAL will be demonstrating to demand a living wage for cleaners at the University on Tuesday 11 March at 12:30 at Chelsea College of Art, … Continue reading
iEAT: tomato and basil soup @LCC
Tomato and basil soup… With a swirl of rosemary infused olive oil, a sprinkle of chilli flakes, mixed seeds, croutons, plus a side serving of brown bread. Continue reading
ISee: Lecture on Futurology by Russell Merryman – in pictures
From Leonardo da Vinci’s predictions of the future with his infamous “Areal Screw” (Helicopter), to the future of our smart phones. Continue reading