The honour of ‘Freedom of the City’ of Brighton & Hove has been awarded by the Green council to ‘all those who helped during the pandemic,’ kick-starting a programme of recognition of city residents that will run throughout the year.
While ‘Freedom of the City’ is a largely ceremonial award,...
Trade Union pay increase campaign for local government and schools workforce must be funded by government
A campaign for fair pay for council and school staff has received council backing, after a proposal from Green councillors to lobby government to fund a pay award was accepted today.
Greens urged all...
Mentoring is a proven method of accelerated career growth. When you invest in effective mentoring, you can learn new skills, advance your career, and strengthen your network all at the same time. The right mentor can open doors that might seem closed to you now. A good mentor will...
By Joshua E. Kane, Arizona State University
Fashion companies are increasingly being taken to task for selling expensive versions of traditional Indigenous dress. Gucci’s kaftans came with a US$3,500 price tag, which is far more than the $10 that Indians pay for a very similar-looking traditional kurta. Louis Vuitton’s $700...
By Christopher Ruf, University of Michigan
Plastic is the most common type of debris floating in the world’s oceans. Waves and sunlight break much of it down into smaller particles called microplastics – fragments less than 5 millimeters across, roughly the size of a sesame seed.
To understand how microplastic pollution...
Eastbourne and Brighton are two of Britain’s most popular seaside resort towns. The two towns are relatively close to one another, being only an hour’s drive away. If you live in Britain or are visiting and want to enjoy your summer, then a trip to either of these towns...
By Parveen Akhtar, Aston University
The Batley and Spen by-election was a close contest that went right down to the wire with few commentators risking calling the result before it was announced. At 5:25am it was declared. Kim Leadbeater was the new Labour MP for Batley and Spen, beating her...
BY David Miguel Gray, University of Memphis
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana sent a letter to fellow Republicans on June 24, 2021, stating: “As Republicans, we reject the racial essentialism that critical race theory teaches … that our institutions are racist and need to be destroyed from the ground...
This week Brighton Journal spoke to local painter, Loraine Hayes. Loraine's semi-abstract paintings explore the rolling hills of the South Downs and the marine life of Sussex coastlines. She works in acrylics, using heightened colour and composition to create personal and joyful relationships with the landscape. Loraine frequently incorporates...
By Anna Plunkett, King's College London
Concern for the future of Myanmar’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is mounting after her appearance in a purpose-built courtroom in the country’s capital Naypyidaw at the start of what is expected to be a seven-week trial. Since the coup on February 1,...
