Historical films and TV shows are embracing diversity – but real historical voices are still overlooked: In the Disney+ television series, A Thousand Blows, Malachi Kirby plays Hezekiah Moscow, a Jamaican immigrant in London who is part of an underground boxing ring in the 1880s. The character, like many in the show, is based on …
South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity: In 1992, two years before the end of apartheid, Nelson Mandela bemoaned the state of South Africa’s print media. He said the media’s domination by middle class males from the minority white population posed the biggest threat to freedom …
Birds of east Africa: new book reveals their extraordinary diversity and changing behaviour: 101 Curious Tales of East African Birds is a new book that uses academic research to tell fascinating stories about the tropical birds of east Africa, from well-known species to rare ones. It also explores changing bird behaviour in the region. Its …
Giant sea lizards: fossils in Morocco reveal the astounding diversity of marine life 66 million years ago, just before the asteroid hit: Sixty-six million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. The patterns and causes of this extinction have been debated since palaeontology began. Was …
Young people with sexual or gender diversity are at higher risk of stopping their HIV treatment because of stigma and harsh laws: Ending the AIDS pandemic – particularly in eastern and southern Africa – cannot be achieved unless more resources are channelled to meet the needs of key vulnerable populations. This is one of the …
Sudan needs to accept its cultural diversity: urban planning can help rebuild the country and prevent future conflict: Smoke rises above buildings in Sudan's capital Khartoum in June 2023. AFP via Getty Images Sudan is rich in cultural, ethnic and racial diversity. The country’s 48 million people come from 56 ethnic groups, with over 595 …
Africa’s linguistic diversity goes largely unnoticed in research on multilingualism: The African continent is home to some of the world's most multilingual societies. Roxane 134/Shutterstock Language is a uniquely human skill. That’s why studying how people learn and use language is crucial to understanding what it means to be human. Given that most people in …
Why diversity tactics in the creative industries continue to fall short: Angelina Bambina/Shutterstock There are fundamental shortcomings in how “diversity” is conceived and practised in cultural institutions. The problem may be that the term itself undermines the complexities of the different and intersecting inequalities. That was the key finding of my latest research which also …
As an urban economist I have seen the benefits of diversity. So why are there so few women in top development posts?: Foreign aid drives development in cities such as Ethiopia's Addis Ababa. Photo by: Edwin Remsberg/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images A global reckoning is emerging in the international development sector. Donors and the …
Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood review – showcasing the diversity of knitted fashion: The exhibition Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood is a powerful, evocative display of knitted history at Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios. Once a unique tapestry studio in Edinburgh’s Old Town, it’s now a welcoming venue for contemporary arts, crafts and design. The exhibition consists of a …
Women’s football: more needs to be done to ensure diversity from the grassroots: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The rise of women in English football was epitomised for many when England’s Lionesses lifted the UEFA trophy in front of a record crowd at Wembley stadium. And just like 1966, this historic moment will no doubt be fondly …
TikTok’s use of music poses a threat to artistic diversity – an expert explains why: Tik Tok earned USD $ 12 billion (£10.5 billion) in advertising revenue in 2022. Daniel Constante It has been another bumper year for TikTok. The short-form video service has earned US$ 12 billion (£10.5 billion) in advertising revenue in 2022, …
2021 census shows English decreasing as main language but masks England and Wales’ true diversity: Multicultural Tooting High Street, London. William Barton/Shutterstock The latest release of data from the 2021 census has given us new information about the languages people speak across England and Wales. There is growing linguistic diversity: over 90 different languages were …
As transgender employees become more common, here’s how workplaces can welcome diversity: A workplace that supports diversity across all levels. ProStockStudio / Shutterstock The process for applying for a gender recognition certificate in the UK has become easier and cheaper due to government changes in recent years. There has been a slow increase in the …
Gender diversity reforms have helped UK company boards, but they are failing in other countries – new research explains why: G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock It may take close to 300 years to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, according to a UN progress report on its sustainable development goals (SDG), …
Judicial diversity in the UK is in decline – here’s why that is a problem: In August 2022, Sir David Richards and Lord Lloyd-Jones were respectively appointed and reappointed as justices to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. With the recent retirements of Lady Jill Black, Lady Mary Arden and Lady Brenda Hale, the …
Nigeria has failed to marry its rich cultural diversity and democracy. Can it be done?: Nigeria's cultural diversity can enhance democracy. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Democracy in Nigeria has been characterised by election rigging, rotation of the same set of candidates for various electoral positions and subversion of the rule of law. Thuggery, …
Five tips for discussing diversity at work with those who seem dismissive or resistant: Approach conversations with curiosity. Ground Picture | Shutterstock Diversity and inclusion initiatives are supposed to make a workplace more equal and welcoming. But not everyone agrees on quite what that looks like or whether it’s important. Indeed, some people can be …