Activism
We must keep up the fight to remove all police from schools
Decriminalise the classroom — Last month a campaign to oust police from schools in Greater Manchester proved victorious – but organisers say this is just the first step in dismantling an entrenched culture of over-policing that plagues Britain.
Written by: Vuyokazi Mtukela
After this year’s results day, we must reimagine education
Justice for students — With marginalised students even less likely to achieve top grades during the pandemic, it’s about time we addressed the systemic inequality which plagues the UK’s education, writes NUS National president, Larissa Kennedy.
Written by: Larissa Kennedy
Climate activists on staying hopeful amid the IPCC report
The fight ahead — Following the release of the UN’s landmark climate report, young activists are determined to keep up the momentum and to emphasise that all is not yet lost.
Written by: Emmanuel Onapa
How universities could educate students about safe drug use
Calling for reform — Campaigners are calling on universities to move away from punitive policies and instead turn to harm reduction when it comes to drugs. But what would an alternative approach look like?
Written by: Ella Glover
Students gather to demand climate education reform
Teach the future — Following the IPCC report issuing its most severe warning on climate yet, students from across the country came together outside the Department of Education to demand urgent action over a curriculum which is failing to address the current crisis.
Written by: Ben Smoke
A year after the Beirut blast, the fight for justice continues
Rebuilding from the rubble — On 4 August 2020, a large quantity of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Beirut, killing 218 people and injuring 7000 others. A year on, protestors still fighting for answers gathered together on the streets.
Written by: Matt Kynaston
How NFT philanthropy could deepen inequality
Cashing in — Increasingly, the super wealthy are capitalising on the NFT boom to support charitable causes. But this could end up fuelling many of the existing issues with philanthropy, as well as presenting charities with a host of new problems.
Written by: Chloé Meley
Bikers ride out in London in a stand against knife crime
BikeStormz 2021 — Last month, young riders from all across the UK came together to show off their bikes and skills as part of a powerful protest movement. Photographer Benjamin Brooks was on hand to capture the action.
Written by: Benjamin Brooks
Young ex-drug traffickers on living with a conviction
High-stakes game — Three former drug smugglers discuss the reality of living with an importation conviction and the stigma that inevitably comes with it.
Written by: Rebecca Tidy
Vietnamese migrants are set to face cruel deportation flight
Callous system — Campaigners are calling on the government to stop a deportation flight carrying up to 22 migrants and to bring an end to the continued criminalisation of those seeking help and refuge.
Written by: Ben Smoke