End of term: Key ideas of Frantz Fanon on Colonisation

The first academic term has drawn to an end. Now is a good time for reflection so I’ve highlight some of the challenges and frustrations I faced particularly regarding writing a very thought-provoking essay on Frantz Fanon and decolonisation… This was an essay where what I read went beyond just meeting a deadline… Fanon’s words … Continue reading →

Mandela on Education

Education can change the world… RIP Nelson Mandela Continue reading →

‘Dignity’

“Any man that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.” Nelson Mandela Today I received my Fanon essay back from my tutor. I cited Mandel’s quote in my essay to enthesis Fanon’s argument about the importance of gaining Independence from Colonialism. ‘A man robbed of his dignity will either wilt away or he will … Continue reading →

One World Media Student Showcase – Live tweets

The One World Media and Beyond Your World  Student Showcase kicked off to a positive start even before the screening of the films. I arrived just after 6pm and as I walked in spotted Tania who works for One World Media. She informed me that I can find all the information regarding applying for funding … Continue reading →

Who represents me? Meet my SU reps!

When I went onto the SUARTS website (University of The Arts London Students’ Union) to buy my NUS card earlier this term (for those all important student discounts), a picture popped up of the Student Union (SU) officers, welcoming me to Meet your new Exec Team… And there smiling back at me were the faces of … Continue reading →