Historic day for intl justice & the #decolonisation of Palestine. The supreme judicial organ of the UN has confirmed what the Palestinians, some liberated Israelis, serious legal sholarship & the human rights community worldwide have steadily denounced: Israel's 57yo

Sonya Massey called 911 for protection, but instead was tragically shot by Illinois Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson. He not only took her life but also discouraged his partner from giving aid. We demand justice for Sonya and her family! #JusticeForSonya #SayHerName

Yes absolutely - and so much more research is needed to demonstrate the nuance and the scale of the issues at play and how to address them Melissa Nisbett Dr Emma McDowell

So needed. The scale of bad and abusive behaviour in the industry is massive, widespread & rife. Hope this helps bring help to many and make people more accountable for their actions

Our 2024 Public Lecture Series is now available online. Explore timely cultural research from Stephen Dobson Alice Borchi & Prof Jonathan Pitches. Watch now: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/performance/ne…

The perfect role for senior arts marketers has just come up at NCMME - help us develop our marketing, advocacy and audience strategies + more! (PS - shares appreciated!) (PPS - work with me before/after my maternity leave!)

How do cultural, sporting and community events impact their local economies? The Centre’s Dr Emma McDowell shares seven essential reads that explore the complexities of calculating the economic impact of major events and how this connects to social value. culturehive.co.uk/evaluation-lea…

VOICES OF RESILIENCE Barbican Centre The show they tried to ban (and did, briefly, in Mcr) comes to London on Sep 14. Eye-witness testimonies of the ongoing genocide* being committed in Gaza, ft. the great Nabil Elouahabi & many others. Amnesty International * 🎟️👇 barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/…

Check out the Arts Marketing Association's Culture Hive Collection: Communications and care in times of events that impact your communities, your organisation and team Arts Marketing Association Arts Council England, South East Arts Council England culturehive.co.uk/resources/coll…

Great to be in Warsaw for the International Conference on Cultural Policy Research and to hear some of the Centre for Cultural Value team share research on cities of culture including hidden findings from evaluation reports #iccpr2024

Israel’s military attacked people buying bread outside a shelter for displaced Palestinians in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, where food remains scarce. 🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: aje.io/lb62dl

Polling in April showed a majority of UK voters back a complete ban on arms exports to Israel. You wouldn't know that from this report though, which implies support for a complete ban is a position on the left of the Labour party.

Yesterday it was confirmed an Israeli F-35 fighter jet – made in part in Britain – was instrumental in a recent attack on a "safe zone" in Gaza, killing 90 people. Hours later the UK government refused to suspend licences pertaining to F-35s. ALL arms sales to Israel must end.

Hey guys, if you work in the arts and want to feel good, do good, and pass on some of your knowledge and network to the next generation, sign up with Arts Emergency mentoring! They train you and support you, and you get to open doors and possibilities for young people! Do it!

I’m really enjoying the frank discussions from the #Tapra2024 about pragmatism, complicity and making change in academia & beyond. It feels timely and reassuring and terrifying all at once. All hello to TaPRA colleagues!

It's really hard taking a photo of yourself with a book... But it's finally here! Reclaiming Female Authorship in UK Television Comedy is available on the Edinburgh University Press website now 💘 edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-reclaimin…

'There were lots of empty seats....I was really quite shocked' Robert Peston says he was surprised by how many MPs left the Commons before the prime minister's statement on the Grenfell Inquiry report.

A 16-year old Palestinian girl was shot in the head through the window of her home, and BBC uses scare quotes.

Two years ago, Met Police shot and killed 24-year-old Chris Kaba. We remember his life, and offer our solidarity to his family, friends and community. We stand with #JusticeForChrisKaba to demand justice, accountability, and systems change. Chris Kaba, 23.07.1999 - 05.09.2022

Scientists Studied Eye Movements To See How Our Brains Process Stories: "Traditionally, we've thought of eye movements as a simple response to what's happening in front of us. But recent research shows that's not the whole story. artsjournal.com/?p=385983