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Marx In Soho - 25th/26th July - Bradford

16-07-2009 20:41

Howard Zinn’s play, “Marx in Soho” portrays the return of Marx. Embedded in some secular afterlife where intellectuals, artists, and radicals are sent, Marx (played by Jerry Levy) is given permission by the administrative committee to return to Soho London to have his say. But through a bureaucratic mix–up, he winds up in SOHO in New York.

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Staff strike at Leeds College of Art and Design in pay row

10-06-2009 20:08

Lecturers at Leeds College of Art are on Strike over failures to honour a pay deal from 2004.

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Education and Capitalism

16-04-2009 01:04

On the 28th and 29th, of April in Louvain and Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium the bi-annual ministerial conference of the Bologna processes will be reassembled "to assess the progress achieved and the new steps to be taken" and to give feedback on university reforms already on their way. Did they ever ask students, teachers and researchers, workers and staff of Europe? In addition to the ministers of education, consulting members such as Business Europe (european patronal organisation) and the ESU (european student union) will be present to evaluate this process.

New Course - Origins of the Credit Crunch, Newcastle, March 11th 2009

03-03-2009 13:06

'The History and Politics of the Credit Crunch’ is the title of a new course led by Dr Trevor Bark and starting on March 11th 2009 at the Workers Educational Association building at 21 Portland Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle.

Students Seek to End York University Arms Trade Investments

03-03-2009 02:16

Over 150 students took part in a loud and vibrant protest across the University of York's campus on Friday of last week, demanding that the institution divest itself of shares in arms companies, specifically BAE systems and Rolls Royce. Carrying colourful placards and banging pots, pans and a dustbin, the group made their way to Heslington Hall to present a petition and demand an audience with officials.

Copenhagen Climate Summit:do we cheer them on, block them in or close them down?

29-01-2009 13:33

What? Mads and Sofie (Danish activists Klimax) will kick off a discussion about the movement to stop climate change.

Cuban Film Festival in Bradford - 50th Anniversary

20-12-2008 18:49

See flyer

Help stop a school being torn down for "private affordable housing"

11-10-2008 09:42

the old burradon community school. is being tared down to make way for "affordable privet housing" this is an outrage especially with the current finances in ruins

there need to be quick action as demolition has already started to take place but if were quick we can get this turned over and even possibly turned in to a community center as the council prommised

IF YOU ARE INTREASTED IN HELPING PLEASE CALL 07954707433

THIS SCHOOL IS OVER 100 HUNDRED YEARS OLD PLEASE HELP SAVE THIS BUILDING FROM THE GREEDY HANDS OF CAPITALISM

UK Supermarkets Dump Neurotoxic Aspartame; Japanese Manufacturer Ajinomoto Sues!

16-05-2008 15:23

Can this company truly be so abysmally stupid, uncomprehending of the legal processes, and unaware of the public furor over their ghastly chemical products? World's largest manufacturer of carcinogens, Aspartame & MSG, must accept responsibility for perpetuating decades-long spike in Neurodegenerative Illnesses: Tumors, MS, ALS, Migraines, Seizures, all thoroughly documented by USA FDA

Local Outrage at Manchester's "Deaf and Dumb" Bar

25-02-2008 16:30

Information about a protest taking place in Manchester on Thursday 28th February over new "Deaf and Dumb" bar.

The demonstration will be held on Thursday 28th February at 8:30pm, outside “Deaf and Dumb”, Grovesnor Street, Manchester

Tour for Climate Action launch gathering next week

11-01-2008 21:04

The Student Climate Project is having a Launch Gathering at The Common Place in Leeds from 4pm on the 19th January till 4pm the following day. Crash space and vegan food is to be had by all. The main focus of the gathering is to plan for our Tour of Climate Action, which will see exciting events take place on campuses across the UK throughout 2008.

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Lancaster student's anti-BAE halloween mischief

31-10-2007 17:30

Students enter careers fair in order to protest the inclusion of arms manufacturer BAE Systems.

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Talk in Leeds by Silvia Federici author of 'Caliban and the Witch'

12-10-2007 16:15

MA in Activism and Social Change. Seminar Series 2007-08

Silvia Federici

**** Education and the Enclosure of Knowledge in the Global University ****

6pm. Monday November 5th 2007. Followed by wine reception.

Silvia Federici is long time feminist activist and teacher, co-founder of the Committee for Academic Freedom in Africa and Associate Professor in Political Philosophy at Hofstra University, USA. Her recent work includes: ‘Enduring Western Civilization’ and ‘Caliban and the Witch: Women, the body and primitive accumulation’

Bookstall by Re-pressed Books on the night

LOCATION: Geography Lecture Theatre. Geography East Building. University Road.
MAP:

http://www.geog.leeds.ac.uk/info/school/contact.html

More info:

p.chatterton@leeds.ac.uk

Renowned Kenyan dissident Ngugi wa Thiong'o in Leeds 29-30 June

12-06-2007 13:01

Two hundred years on from the parliamentary abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, the celebrated Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o will headline two major public events on today’s struggles in Africa and beyond for global social justice in late June being organised by the University of Leeds and the World Development Movement.

Defend Adult Education. Save ESOL. No Redundancies.

08-06-2007 16:30

A demonstration is being called by UCU (University and College Union) in response to government cut backs which are resulting in the loss of over 100 adult education courses at Bradford College as well as a number of redundancies for the teaching staff involved.

Feminist Health Gathering January 2007 Leeds

01-12-2006 14:18

Jan 19th - 21st

The McDonaldization of Society ( or would I say McDonaldization of 'Neuro.....

26-10-2006 18:43

The McDonaldization of Society ( or would I say McDonaldization of
'NeuroDiversity', 'Difference', DisAbility.)......

I wonder if the creators of 'The-Borg', within StarTrek; The Next Generation based their ideas on 'The-Borg' (The-Collective), from the ideas of Ritzer and 'McDonalisation', or was it reallly that 'the-truth' is that these ideas came from the 'Ivory-Towers' within East Riding of Yorkshire Council..."Resistance is Futile"..... that's how I feel living 'with' this Oppressive lot here....

THEATRE OF OPPRESSED WEBSITE

18-10-2006 16:01

I beieve this has come about from the work of Paulo Freire's and others work. Has anyone ever come across, or been part, or is involved in the Theater of Oppressed?

Report to UN Disability Convention on use of ASBO's/Injunctions against Disabled

13-10-2006 15:18

There is a continued misue and abuse and 'criminalisation of disabled peoples behaviour' of using ASBO's and Injunctions against all disabled people (both Children and Adults). I myself as a disabled people basic human rights and civil liberities activist and researcher have experienced this here in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.

In my voluntary work within the UN Disability Convention I have brought this to the attention (again) of the UN Convention and you can read my emailed report that I have sent today to some of my colleagues and peers within the UN Disability Convention and Disabled People's Movement and also Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People

Big teacher is watching you!!

08-10-2006 10:18

3500 schools in the UK have introduced fingerprint identification for children

(Some) Workshops at the Camp for Climate Action

07-09-2006 14:14

The recent Camp for Climate Action in Yorkshire got headlines for its audacious attempt to shut down the UK's most polluting coal-fired power station, Drax, but it also featured a packed programme of workshops.

Life at the Climate Camp - a personal perspective

30-08-2006 20:06

I think it's important to get across to others not here, that this camp is a great example of people working together to create a vibrant living environment. It's probably been noted elsewhere in reports on Indymedia or other websites, but I've been really impressed with the whole set-up here - from disabled compost loos, to fab food served up three times a day without fail at each of the five camp neighbourhood kitchens, to impromptu singing sessions at night, to kids play and workshop areas, to an Indymedia field media centre complete with satellite link-up. And not to mention the impressive array of workshops about different aspects of climate change going on every day.

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BCB 106.6 FM Recruits Community Reporters

29-08-2006 18:39

Bradford Community Broadcasting 106.6 FM is recruiting a second round of community reporters to give a voice to their neighborhood's news and views. People in Bradford, Keighley and Shipley are welcome to apply. Call 771677 to check your post code eligibility!

Full (& exciting) workshops programme announced, for Camp for Climate Action

10-08-2006 00:21

Hi everyone,

We've just finalised the programme of workshops, discussions and meetings
- we've got an amazing range of over 150 top quality workshops relating to
all aspects of climate change. You can view it online at

http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/programme.htm

Leeds Palestine Film Night 16th August

08-08-2006 14:55

Leeds Palestine Solidarity Campaign Presents:
Film Nights at the Common Place Cinema
Join us for a fortnightly film and discussion night
At the Common Place, Wharf Street (off Kirkgate) Leeds City Centre
16th August: Balatacamp.net short films and Oscar nominated "Paradise Now".

Chartered Institute of Housing to Distance Itself from Corporate Bullying?

21-06-2006 20:01

Presently holding a four day conference and exhibition at Harrogate, the Chartered Institute of Housing have received a letter of invitation to check up a few details of one of their guest speakers. Mr. John Callcutt, Chief Executive Officer of English Partnerships is in the firing line.