Equality, diversity and inclusion
Lindy A. Orthia and Tara Roberson, authors of 'Queering Science Communication', argue that at a time in history when trans and non-binary people are experiencing an avalanche of hate and harm, science communicators can no longer sit by and do nothing.…Read more
Fiona Vera-Gray, author of 'The Right Amount of Panic', reflects on why Saoirse Ronan's viral comment about women’s constant focus on safety resonated deeply, leaving her male co-guests speechless.…Read more
Leona Vaughn analyses how the UK’s 2024 racist riots, masked as efforts to 'protect children,' expose the racialised nature of terrorism in British policy and public perception.…Read more
Dawn Mannay, Helen Kara and Alastair Roy address the need for transparency and openness about the complexities, confusions and intricacies of data analysis.…Read more
Marj Mayo highlights how Black history needs to be celebrated all the time and is not simply an add-on, to be taken off the shelf and noted once a year.…Read more
Kathryn Machray and Kate Haddow examine food insecurity with a specific focus on the experience of men. Their research shows that men are less likely to access social support, which often leaves them with few people to turn to. …Read more
A new policy briefing - Lifting Barriers to Black Academia - for creating policy, action and legislation to establish meaningful and sustainable efforts in HE to advance reparative justice for aspiring and existing Black academics.…Read more
A compelling discussion on the multifaceted challenges faced by Black PhD students in academia. Guests William Ackah and Madina Wane, co-editors of 'The Black PhD Experience', offer a nuanced exploration of the lived experiences of Black scholars.…Read more
Jonathan Parker, author of 'Analysing the History of British Social Welfare', highlights the importance of ensuring that those celebrating the end of 14 years of Tory rule continue to hold the new government accountable, as both centre-left and centre-right can neglect the human element in fiscal policies.…Read more
In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Rodney D. Coates, author of 'Critical Race Theory and the Search for Truth', about what critical race theory is and why it has found itself in the crosshairs of white nationalists.…Read more