Author: Lorelle Mykoo

Apply Now: SWCTN Immersive Prototype Deadline for entries Thu 31 Jan 2019 9:00

Deadline for entriesThu 31 Jan 2019 9:00 Apply South West Creative Technology Network are looking to invest in prototypes that use creative technologies to deliver original immersive processes, experiences, products or services. The making phase will run through April, May, June with showcasing at the end of June 2019. We anticipate awarding grants of between…

The Heart of the Matter Exhibition 14 July – 19 August RWA and Centrespace Gallery, Bristol

The Heart of the Matter exhibition brings together art and medicine to reflect on the human heart “I feel like I am holding snow in my hands” Mother of a 3-month old baby on seeing her child’s heart as a 3D model Through artworks inspired by patients born with heart conditions, their families and clinicians,…

Watershed: Talking about my generation… Announcing 20 Stories From Britain’s Youth

Media Alert: A Crowdfunded book of topical essays We are thrilled to announce that award-winning Bristol-based author Nikesh Shukla is collaborating with the team of young journalists behind Watershed’s Rife Magazine on their very own book! And we need your help to get this brilliant idea off the ground… Against the tumultuous backdrop of 2017,…

Cross party support for new ‘Black Sheep’ report into problematic cannabis reveals regulated, legalised market would help those most at risk

Tuesday 7 February 2017, London UK: A new report out today from drug policy think tank, Volteface, Black Sheep: An Investigation into Existing Support for Problematic Cannabis Use, reveals that a legal regulated market would better support people experiencing problematic cannabis use as the sector is lacking a clear, effective strategy for linking people into…

African Mining Indaba Conference opens today, a chance to highlight the Human Cost of Mining: Silicosis in South Africa

MEDIA ALERT 6 February 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE, TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017: FORMER MINEWORKERS, CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN SPEAK OUT ON THE EFFECTS OF SILICOSIS From today, 6th of February 2017, the City of Cape Town will host the largest conference dedicated to the capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. The Investing In African Mining Indaba…

My mum, my dad and me

When I first learned of the ‘State of the World’s Fathers’ report I loved the idea of getting fathers involved. I know of many men who have grown into incredible fathers – and I also know of many men who have chosen not to embrace their fatherly duties as if it doesn’t really apply to…

Ambulante Beyond…

Groundbreaking Mexican film festival, Ambulante, comes to the UK as part of The Royal Anthropological Institute’s (RAI) 14th International Festival of Ethnographic Film On Tuesday 16 June 2015 the Royal Anthropological Institute will launch its 14th International Festival of Ethnographic Film, which for the first time will be held at Bristol’s celebrated cultural arts centre,…