By Cheri Dermott and Sumayyah Mussa Manchester Metropolitan University’s 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Festival continued with an engaging discussion and reading featuring award-winning poet and researcher Helen Mort and Reader in Pragmatics and Communication Dr Derek Bousfield. The pair delved into a linguistic breakdown of the insidious nature of gaslighting, as well as…

By Sumayyah MussaFeatured image: Joelle Taylor Award-winning poet and activist Joelle Taylor will take centre stage at Manchester Metropolitan University on Friday, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Taylor will deliver a reading from their latest book, The Night Alphabet, a searing exploration of violence, trauma and identity that draws…

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…