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Decolonise The Curriculum

decolonise the curriculum

London

Decolonizing the Curriculum Project (DCP) at UoK (funded by Teaching Enhancement Award and led by Dr Suhraiya Jivraj, Senior Lecturer in Law) Students are increasingly demanding a ‘liberated curriculum’ that represents their diversity as we see from #liberatemydegree, ‘Why is My Curriculum White?’ and other movements mentioned above as well as Kent Student Union campaign ‘Diversify My Curriculum’. Also at UoK law and politics students on the Race, Religion and Law module (convened by Dr Suhraiya Jivraj) have relished the opportunity both in workshops and through their assessment to explore both historical and contemporary issues that enable them to acquire ‘consciousness of their own position and struggle’ in society and education. The UoK EDI Project phase II strategy acknowledges this need in affirming that the ‘white curriculum acts as a barrier to inclusivity’ including because ‘it fails to legitimise contributions to knowledge from people of colour’. Phase II therefore seeks to ensure that ‘our curriculum reflects and addresses a range of perspectives’ and asks how this can be operationalised specifically at UoK. Modules like RRL and others in KLS are already operationalising a more inclusive curriculum requiring students to engage with key works from critical race/religion and decolonial studies which offer alternative perspectives to those heteronormative and euro-centric perspectives of white, able-bodied men dominating the western canon. This project will go one significant step further by placing students of colour as well as knowledge produced by people of colour at the centre. Being a student led project is crucial as it empowers them to become change actors and co-producers of knowledge, shaping the agenda and curriculum that seeks to include them. Moreover, it enables them to be ‘assets’ rather than see themselves represented as quantitative data in University diversity reports which does not capture the nuance and complexity of their lived realities. Empowerment for self-determination at the grassroots level is key as is apparent from student led movements that have already effected change in the curriculum. The desire for self and culturally intelligible knowledge is now well documented including in the University of Kent, Student Success (EDI) Project, Phase I:Report 2 ‘Theory and research on race and attainment in UK higher education’ by Hensby and Mitton (2017). This project seeks to operationalise this further and more broadly through the following three interlinked activities: 1) Focus groups: · Up to five stage 3 students will lead focus groups of five to ten BAME students from across the KLS UG programme. · The focus group leaders will form a research team and design the format and questions collaboratively, under the supervision of Dr Jivraj, using naturalistic methods and going through the KLS ethics approval process. 2) Publication of findings: · The data from the focus groups will be collated by the research team and will produce an accessible output such as a ‘manifesto of suggestions’ on making the curriculum more inclusive and a co-authored e-book. · The research team will also be supported in publishing findings via a blog and social media. 3) Student led conference · The workshop committee will organise a half day student led conference to discuss the findings and invite speakers from campaigns such as the NUS #liberatemydegree campaign; Why is My Curriculum White? (based at UCL); Decolonising our Minds SOAS; and the #Rhodesmustfall student movements and at least one academic speaker. Watch this space for further details.

Yasmin Zaman - The Portable Guru

yasmin zaman - the portable guru

For 20 years I’ve dedicated my life to inspiring others by teaching the self-awareness and self-care practices of connecting to the body and mind through various styles of yoga, mindfulness meditation, physical activity & trauma sensitive approaches to healing and recovery. My own life, and decades of working with diverse groups of people all over the world, taught me that when we take good care of ourselves, we value and appreciate others, and forge a better connection with the natural world on which we depend. My Bio includes more on my background, training, research papers and publications About four decades ago, yoga originally began as a way to care for my sore bones and tender tissues traumatized by a childhood fall, taught by a specialist teacher, practising what was then known as remedial yoga, today commonly referred to as yoga therapy. I know, without a doubt, that yoga and mindfulness meditation can heal the body, centre and focus the mind and restore sagging spirits. But being human and subject to the pressures of life, I didn’t always listen! Insecurity had me chasing a career: from teaching to working my way to senior roles alongside the great and the good in global Public Relations and communications for various not-for-profits and humanitarian organisations. The stress levels were stratospheric though it provided a dubious kind of glamour! Then one day I was diagnosed with a TIA (a stroke). And I listened. You don’t have to go through the same! Today, my work is varied: working therapeutically with patients referred for psychiatric care in a team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists and others; to teaching mindfulness-based and yoga classes & courses to the public who come in all shapes, colours and sizes. I am also interested in healing traditions from other cultures as a pathway to wholeness, e.g., shamanism. It’s been my privilege to lead programmes in partnership with local government agencies, GPs, academics, schools and corporate organisations to support everyone from children, young adults, working people, stressed, anxious and clinically depressed people, & those suffering with trauma diagnoses to learn ways to restore their wellbeing with skills and knowledge with an evidence base in science, mindfulness and yoga-based traditions. I have enhanced DBS and teach either group or one-to-one sessions online or in person: Weekly group yoga and mindfulness-based meditation classes (online & in person) One-to-one sessions and courses (online & in person) Yoga and mindfulness courses & workshops for all levels (dates to be confirmed) A blog and social media posts to inspire and provide resources to oil the wheels of your week (irregular!) A few retreats a year where you can immerse yourself in learning body wisdom and mind craft among kind, friendly and welcoming groups of like-souled people. In my free time I enjoy travel or watching travel documentaries, learning languages, walks with Mother Nature, the gym (not really but I do resistance exercise), music, art and dancing – Argentine tango and historical dances from the Baroque and Regency periods with the Winchester Baroque Dancers and Duke of Wellington’s Dancers. I am a Jane Austen superfan or Janeite and appear in a BBC documentary commemorating 200 years of her death in 2017! I have twin nephews and a niece, who all started practising yoga while very young. I’m hoping to add a rescue pug to the family very soon.

Stop Hurt at Work (part of Conduct Change)

stop hurt at work (part of conduct change)

Stop Hurt at Work is the campaign through which Conduct Change upholds its clear commitment to its social purpose. Our mission is to end workplace bullying through the development of meaningful prevention activities for organisations and the implementation of effective routes to redress for individuals.C Campaign for change [https://www.conductchange.co.uk/stophurtatwork-legislation] We are campaigning for formal recognition of workplace bullying as a problem that injures individuals and damages organisations. The law does not provide sufficient protection or redress for people whose employers let bullying go unchecked, making the process of seeking legal remedy in these cases unduly complex and arduous. We are working with lawyers and legislators to identify and close the gaps in legislation. Awareness raising [https://www.conductchange.co.uk/webinars-podcasts] From a foundation of research into new approaches and awareness raising, we are creating proposals for change to both workplace approaches and to legislation. We share and showcase news and progress through newsletters, webinars [https://www.conductchange.co.uk/webinars-podcasts], podcasts [https://www.conductchange.co.uk/webinars-podcasts], events and social media. Research [https://www.conductchange.co.uk/research] We select topics for research which concern any type of harassment and also bullying.  Our research ultimately focuses on workplace effects and is concerned with adults. We are willing to use a variety of methods - case studies, questionnaires and interviews, for example. We expect all our research to be of international standard and publishable.  However we are willing to undertake confidential research which may not be published.  We also partner with Speak Out Revolution who collect anonymous data on workplace bullying globally.  You can add your experience here [https://www.stophurtatwork.org/speakout]

Kathryn Parsons

kathryn parsons

Uppingham

I live on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens for many years, right between the flat fenlands to the east and the first gently rolling hills to the west. It’s a fascinating place, immensely rich in history and with many nationally important nature reserves. Kathryn Parsons My work flows from my love of nature, small details and place combined with a life-long delight in exploring craft techniques. It’s an adventure driven by curiosity and a desire to seek out and share some of the fascinating stories of this amazing planet and the people who’ve lived here… because stories help us connect with places and each other, which is good for humans! And feeling connected also means we’re more likely to cherish and protect biodiversity and heritage. My deep grief for the damage that the natural world is sustaining adds drive and reason. Found in the Fields, detail As I spend time getting to know a place, delving in to archives and talking with people who know it best, I search for stories that capture my attention and which I think will fascinate others too. I intentionally allow space for discoveries to guide the final outcomes, and select materials and techniques that best tell the story. Sharing the research and exploration via social media draws others in to the adventure, and so the stories gently ripple out… the land is "re-storied" and people's connections with place and nature are strengthened and enriched. Kathryn Parsons Handcrafts and simple tools are at the heart of my work. I've always loved exploring what I can make different materials and processes do, right from a very young age. To me it's an exciting, fascinating adventure! And so I use a wide variety of processes and materials, depending on what best communicates the story... from eco-printed poems and sugar shoes to photography and mixed media sculptures. To reduce the environmental impact of my work I often use old or natural objects. And in very small quantities I use porcelain too, because for me it speaks deeply of the beauty, fragility and strength of the natural world. Much of my work is created to be displayed as temporary interventions in the place that it speaks about... adding richness and something new to see, while offering new ways for visitors to respond and engage. Kathryn Parsons My first career was in teaching, in primary, further and adult education - including teaching sugarcraft and competing in international sugarcraft competitions! Gradually I learned to listen to my heart, and follow its desire to use my creativity and love of learning to share fascinating stories of nature and place. I delight in nurturing the creativity of others and sharing my adventures through writing, workshops, demonstrations and talks. In 2022, I launched NatureCraft online mini workshops - a space to connect with nature, creativity and other nature-loving people from across the globe. Exhibitions, Residencies and Site-Specific Artworks I have exhibited at The National Centre for Craft & Design (solo and group exhibition), and created site-specific artworks for Burghley House, University of Leicester, John Clare Trust, Derby Museum’s porcelain gallery and on nature reserves. In 2012 one of my artworks was selected for “Inspired by…” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. See C.V. for more details. Currently I am Artist in Residence with Langdyke Countryside Trust, a wildlife conservation and heritage charity. I tell the stories of local volunteers and the places, wildlife and heritage that they work to protect. Tern Rafting, Langdyke Herbarium of Stories, Kathryn Parsons Privacy and Cookies Policy Copyright © 2022 Kathryn Parsons. Images may not be copied, downloaded or used without the written permission of the artist. Powered by Clikpic

Girls That Scuba

girls that scuba

London

Girls that Scuba is a community of inspiring women who are passionate about scuba diving. We range from the scuba instructor, the beginner, the never-put-on-a-scuba-mask, to the full-time ocean activist, and everyone in between. Want to know how we became the thriving online community you see today? Here’s the Girls that Scuba story! 2016 – The Group and Website Sarah Richard was the only woman divemaster working on a boat in Micronesia and she wanted more women to talk to about diving. Finding a lack of spaces online, she made her own. The Girls that Scuba Facebook group was born. Girls that Scuba founder Sarah Richard smiles widely. She is taking a selfie on a boat, wearing a blue whale shark print dive skin. Within 5 months, Girls that Scuba became the largest women’s diving community online! Our content needed a space outside of social media, so we started the Girls that Scuba blog. The website continues to share educational diving articles, equipment reviews, and dive destination advice. 2017 – Girls that Scuba Store The community wanted a way to spot other members underwater, so our mask strap covers became our first piece of merchandise and we launched our Girls that Scuba online store. Over the years the store has grown to include log books, changing robes, DSMBs, passport covers, and so much more! 2018 – Girls that Scuba Trips and Membership As well as bringing divers together online, people wanted to be able to meet other members in person. Who were we to say no? Our first Girls that Scuba Day event took place in Indonesia, and was shortly followed by our first Girls that Scuba trip to Komodo Island. We now host scuba and freediving trips around the world. We also hosted our first ever Girls that Scuba Underwater Photography Contest – the first to highlight women in underwater photography. Allied with dive businesses and travel providers, we created and launched the GTS Membership Card – the first membership of its kind in the industry. The membership continues to offer hundreds of discounts on dive centres, liveaboards and scuba brands worldwide! 2020 – Courses and Ambassadors Whilst the dive industry took a collective surface interval, we collaborated with instructors and marine scientists on a series of webinars and offered sponsored scholarship places on each one. Inspired by our incredible community, we also introduced the world to our first group of Girls that Scuba ambassadors! 2021 – Returning to Travel With dive travel starting to reopen, we hosted 4 international and 5 UK based trips. Our second group of inspirational Girls that Scuba ambassadors stepped into their roles. 2022 – Trips and More Set to be our biggest year yet for events, we will be taking divers on 9 international dive trips and 7 UK adventures! Get Involved The simplest way to get involved with Girls that Scuba is to be part of our online communities! We’ve now grown to over 16 social platforms (more on that below), but it all began with our Girls that Scuba Facebook group which remains at the heart of our community today. Our private groups are a safe space open to women and non-binary people, and any other social platforms can be followed by people of all genders. For the opportunity to join us in person and dive on one of our incredible scuba adventures, head to Girls that Scuba Trips. If you want to share your Girls that Scuba pride far and wide, check out our merchandise on the GTS Store. And for exclusive discounts on our store and hundreds of dive brands, centres and holidays worldwide, pick up your GTS Membership here! For business, collaboration and sponsorship opportunities, learn how to work with us.

iStudy UK

istudy uk

We understand more than anyone how important it is for you to get the right qualifications at the right time. We also understand that when you have a lot to do, you might not always have the time free to go to a place of study. That is why we created this site, so you can take all the time you need to learn more about your chosen topics as well as be able to do the whole thing from home. We believe in empowering people by offering them opportunities to expand and extend their knowledge and skill set as well as giving them the support they need to achieve great things. With thousands of courses available and a team who will do just about anything to help you, it is safe to say that you will not find a better course provider on the internet and so we would love to work with you to make sure that you get the best experience and best results out of your education. WHAT WE DO Here at iStudy we provide a range of online training courses for those who want to gain new skills, and qualifications and update their knowledge. iStudy training courses are delivered entirely online through our sophisticated student learning portal. The student learning portal is an online learning management system that allows students to study for their courses online. This innovative technology means there is no need to attend any classes or take time off work to study. Professionally accredited courses All our courses are delivered in partnership with nationally recognised awarding bodies so be assured that what you learn with us matters when it comes to achieving your career goals. Study that suits you You do not have to give up your job or your life to get a new qualification, you can learn anytime, anywhere.

Apps Like TikTok

apps like tiktok

THE BEST APPS LIKE TIKTOK: A WORLD OF SHORT-FORM VIDEO AWAITS Are you searching for apps like TikTok?  The short-form video phenomenon has captivated millions, but TikTok isn’t the only platform offering engaging content and creative tools.  Whether you're looking for a different community vibe, specific features, or simply want to expand your social media horizons, there’s a world of apps similar to TikTok [https://litcommerce.com/blog/best-apps-like-tiktok/] waiting to be explored. This article will guide you through some of the top contenders, helping you find the perfect platform to suit your needs. WHY CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES? TikTok’s popularity is undeniable, but exploring other options can be incredibly rewarding.  Perhaps you're looking for a platform with stricter content moderation, a different algorithm, or a greater focus on a particular niche.  Maybe you're a content creator seeking a platform with better monetization options.  Or perhaps you simply crave a fresh perspective and a new community to engage with.  Whatever your reasons, delving into the world of TikTok alternatives can unlock a wealth of new content and creative possibilities. Get More Insights: https://litcommerce.com/blog/best-apps-like-tiktok/ [https://litcommerce.com/blog/best-apps-like-tiktok/] EXPLORING THE TOP APPS LIKE TIKTOK This section offers a curated list of apps that share similarities with TikTok, each with its own distinct flavor. * Instagram Reels:  Seamlessly integrated into Instagram, Reels allows you to create and share short-form videos with your existing followers. * YouTube Shorts: Leveraging YouTube’s massive user base, Shorts offers creators a powerful platform for reaching a wider audience and potential monetization. * Snapchat Spotlight:  Focusing on ephemeral content, Spotlight showcases user-generated videos in a dynamic and fast-paced format. * Triller: This platform emphasizes music-driven content, providing tools and features for creating professional-looking music videos. * Likee:  Known for its extensive library of special effects and filters, Likee empowers users to create visually stunning and engaging videos. * Dubsmash: A classic platform for lip-sync videos, Dubsmash offers a fun and expressive way to engage with popular audio clips and dialogues. * Clapper:  Positioning itself as a more authentic and less polished alternative, Clapper encourages raw and unfiltered content creation. * Firework: Firework focuses on short, high-quality videos, often featuring "reveal" moments designed to surprise and engage viewers. Gain a Deeper Understanding: https://karyakarsa.com/martinbanana/top-apps-like-tiktok-exploring-the-best-tiktok-alternatives [https://karyakarsa.com/martinbanana/top-apps-like-tiktok-exploring-the-best-tiktok-alternatives] A CLOSER LOOK AT KEY FEATURES Finding the right TikTok alternative involves understanding the nuances of each platform. The following sections delve into the content and community focus, privacy and safety considerations, and the creative tools offered by various apps, allowing you to make an informed decision based on your specific needs. CONTENT AND COMMUNITY Each platform cultivates its own unique community and content ecosystem. Some platforms are geared towards younger audiences, while others cater to more specific interests like gaming, comedy, or educational content.  You might be searching for apps like TikTok for adults, which often feature more mature themes and content. Understanding the dominant demographics and content styles of each platform can help you find your niche. PRIVACY AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Different platforms implement varying privacy settings and content moderation policies.  Some prioritize user privacy and offer granular control over who can view your content, while others may have more relaxed policies.  Researching these aspects is crucial for ensuring a safe and comfortable online experience, especially if you are concerned about data privacy or exposure to inappropriate content. Expand Your Knowledge: https://www.ohay.tv/view/the-best-apps-like-tiktok-a-world-of-short-form-video-awaits/Xaiu46M6pO [https://www.ohay.tv/view/the-best-apps-like-tiktok-a-world-of-short-form-video-awaits/Xaiu46M6pO] CREATIVE TOOLS AND EASE OF USE The availability and sophistication of creative tools vary across different platforms. Some offer advanced editing features, filters, and effects, while others provide a more streamlined and simplified experience.  Consider your technical skills and creative preferences when choosing a platform.  Do you prefer a platform with a steep learning curve but powerful tools, or a simpler interface that is easy to pick up and use? It’s worth noting that the landscape of apps similar to TikTok is constantly evolving.  New platforms emerge, and existing ones adapt and change. This dynamic nature ensures a continuous stream of new features and content, giving users plenty of exciting options to explore.  Also, the availability of certain features and even entire platforms can change over time.  For example, while Vine was once a popular TikTok alternative, it is no longer available. CONCLUSION: DISCOVERING YOUR IDEAL TIKTOK ALTERNATIVE With a plethora of apps like TikTok available, finding the perfect fit for your individual needs and preferences is within reach.  By carefully considering factors like content style, community vibe, privacy policies, and creative tools, you can discover a platform that sparks your creativity and connects you with engaging content and like-minded individuals.  Start exploring today and unlock a world of short-form video entertainment!