Arts PREVIEW: I AM THEY – screening of documentary by Fox and Owl Fisher I AM THEY – A non binary love story created by Fox and Owl Fisher will be screened at the Sallis Benney Theatre on Tuesday, November 28. I AM THEY, one of the first full length documentaries focusing on non binary trans issues, follows the life of Fox and Owl, non binary trans activists and film mak By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Women Over 50 Film Festival unveil 2017 programme With just under two weeks to go until the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF), organisers unveil the full programme of films and events for the third festival plus an announcement of celebrity endorsement from award-winning Sussex-based actress Greta Scacchi. The Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF), By Alice Blezard • 3 min read
General News Graduate raises awareness of sexual harassment University of Brighton graduate raises awareness about sexual harassment by documenting women’s experiences. Eliza Hatch, a photojournalist who graduated last year with a BA(Hons) Illustration degree, photographed women in the public places where they had been harassed. Their images and personal acc By Besi • 1 min read
General News More to job hunting than meets the eye Looking for work says more about you than you think, according to research at the University of Brighton. The study revealed how the process is full of challenges related to the job seeker’s identity and to navigating institutions. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Community News “It’s time to celebrate trans people for who they are” – Fox Fisher Fox Fisher, film maker, trans campaigner and artist, has called for an end to debating people’s sexuality and to celebrate all people for who they are. By Besi • 2 min read
Amanda Brawn: photo by Jim Holden General News University honours diversity campaigner Miranda Brawn, award-winning businesswoman, banker and barrister received an honorary Doctor of Letters during the university’s summer graduation ceremonies at the Brighton Centre. Miranda, CEO of the Brawn Diversity Leadership Foundation, campaigns for an equal and diverse workforce and promotes al By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Boxing for all – free classes in Eastbourne The University of Brighton and Eastbourne Boxing Club have joined forces to promote boxing to members of the LGBT+ communities and to research best practice for the entire country. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Do we need women-only spaces? University of Brighton student joins Brighton MP Caroline Lucas in a round table discussion on Do we need women-only spaces? Natasha Scott, studying applied social science, was crowned Miss Transgender Brighton in 2015, and is Arts & Entertainment Director of Hastings Pride. She campaigns to raise a By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Total raised by Alternative Panto for LGBT Community Safety Forum climbs to £3,814.07 After 20 performances the curtain fell on this years Alternative Pantomime A LADD IN at the Sallis Benney Theatre last Thursday night (February 2). Starring Dave Lynn, Jason Sutton, Davina Sparkle, Allan Jay, Jason Lee, Sally Vate, Christopher Howard and Lola Lasagne, the pantomime written by Andrew By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Alternative Panto total for LGBT Community Safety Forum climbs to £3,814.07 After 20 performances the curtain fell on this years Alternative Pantomime A LADD IN at the Sallis Benney Theatre last Thursday night (February 2). Starring Dave Lynn, Jason Sutton, Davina Sparkle, Allan Jay, Jason Lee, Sally Vate, Christopher Howard and Lola Lasagne, the pantomime written by Andrew By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Local Authorities compliance with equality duties declines A study carried out by researchers at University of Brighton challenges the assumption that good progress is being made on equalities. By Besi • 2 min read
Health European funding improves the fight against HIV The University of Brighton shares in a €2million grant to research ways of improving access to and the quality of prevention and diagnosis of HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis. By Besi • 2 min read
