By Cheri Dermott and Sumayyah Mussa As Manchester Met’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign continued, writers and researchers hosted a compelling panel discussion explored how gender biases influence the understanding and treatment of illness. Char Heather, Charlotte Shevchenko Knight and Naomi Morris delved into the intersection of health, gender and creative critique,…

By Amy Leeks and Anna TorranceFeatured image: Lorna-Elizabeth Manchester Metropolitan University’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign continued with a late-night writing session led by award-winning poet and senior lecturer, Kim Moore. The session provided a space for participants to harness poetry as a tool for resistance, transformation and healing as Moore introduced…

By Morgan Stewart Poet Charlotte Shevcheno Knight will join the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Festival line-up this weekend. An activist, PhD candidate, and creative writing tutor at Manchester Met, Shevchenko Knight’s work bridges personal experience and broader societal critique, focusing particularly on the medical field. Shevchenko Knight will appear alongside Naomi…

By Amy Leeks Helen Mort, a Sheffield-based poet and Professor of Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University is no stranger to tackling challenging subjects. Known for her work exploring themes of landscape, embodiment and women’s experiences, Mort has consistently used her art to illuminate the personal and societal impact of gender-based violence. Her acclaimed documentary My…

By Amy Leeks Manchester Metropolitan University’s Dr Derek Bousfield is set to join the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Festival with a reading and discussion on the language of gaslighting. Partnering with acclaimed poet Helen Mort, the Reader in Pragmatics and Communication and Co-Director of The Manchester Centre for Research in Linguistics,…