I am the raven blackness of nightthe thick ebony of gaboon rootsI am the dark pigmentation of skinand the apparent identity of race I am that river that will never run dryflowing from firm originsI am the uncracked kernel endowed by earthI am the blackness of charcoal on coloured canvas I am the hands waving […]
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According to the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), Colourism is: “A practice of discrimination by which those with lighter skin are treated more favourable than those with darker skin. This practice is a product of racism in that the white standard of beauty is upheld and benefits white people in the institutions of […]
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Colourism: Beauty in every colour Hello. My name is Catherine Chibuzo Anyanwu, and I am an MSc Digital Marketing and Channel Management student. I am the virtual Student Curator for this month’s theme: Colourism; being dark skinned and African is something I learnt to appreciate and embrace with great pride as it is makes me […]
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Due to essential maintenance work taking place across the Stag Hill campus on the morning of Saturday 17 April there will be a loss of power to the Library building. This is due to happen at some point between 8.30 and 10.30am and although the expectation is that power will be lost only for a […]
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All toilets in the Orange stairwell in the Library are out of order and cannot be used until further notice. Stairs and lift in the Orange stairwell can be used and stairs, lift and toilets in the Green stairwell are all operational. The Estates team will be working over the weekend to resolve the problem […]
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Hi guys! This post marks the end of my time as your virtual student curator! I’ve had such a fun and educating time leading this month’s project and, just like me, I hope you’ve also learnt something along the way too. 🙂 For myself personally, I’ve learnt just how fundamental it is to make sure […]
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