Our region was once at the heart of the North East coalmining industry, playing a huge role in powering the industrial revolution. March 2025 also marks 40 years since the end of the mid-1980s miners’ strike. Media lecturer and filmmaker Dr Ben Lamb and Graham Relton, of Yorkshire and North East Film Archive, share in … Continue reading “Tracing the region’s rich coalmining history”
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Networking women’s literary agency in South Asia
Dr Madeline Clements recently returned from trips to India and Pakistan where she co-convened workshops exploring the power of women’s writing to assert individual autonomy and inspire social and cultural change, and investigate challenges faced by women working to conserve landmark literary and art publications and ensure they remain accessible in future. The aim of … Continue reading “Networking women’s literary agency in South Asia”
Shining a spotlight on the dawn of dark tourism
For the majority of us, booking a holiday means a search for sunshine destinations, lively resorts, or secluded beaches for a bit of rest and relaxation. But there’s also a trend among some travellers to seek out places historically linked with death and tragedy, as the phenomenon of dark tourism grows in popularity. Locations linked … Continue reading “Shining a spotlight on the dawn of dark tourism”
Desiré puts wildlife conservation in the spotlight
In her native South Africa, forensic scientist Dr Desiré Dalton experienced wildlife in ways which most of us can only dream about. Her work has varied from being in close proximity to big cats such as lions and cheetahs, to identifying new species of bats. She has gone to work with international agencies involved in … Continue reading “Desiré puts wildlife conservation in the spotlight”