Join us at The Swan in the Rushes on 15th May for a Pint of Science UK panel discussion on 🌍 The Future of Our Planet 🌍

How is our environment changing, and what can we do about it?!

pintofscience.co.uk/event/future-o…

With panellists from Loughborough Geography and Environment WEDC Lboro Design

Loughborough University Research and Innovation

This is so dark. The British government is now making slick deportation edits to promote the fact they’re now deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda.

This Syrian man thought he was attending a routine appt, then told he would be sent to Rwanda.

'When I went to sign they told me they want to give me papers. They took me aside and after that there was a police van. They took my phone and put me in a [cell]. I'm very scared.'

🚨Join us at Peter & Thats Enough on Monday 13th May for the first night of Pint of Science UK in Loughborough 🚨

We'll be discussing climate change 🌩️ humanitarian shelter response🛖 and what we can do to reduce our impact on the planet 🌍

Tickets here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/climate-…

Mega exciting publication news!

Myself, Alexander Hunt, Mirko Demasi & Bogdana 🕺🏻🎸📄’The Research Will Go On’ Huma wrote an article in the BPS Social Psychology Section which explores how politicians foster a sense of identification to persuade people to vote for them!

#DP #persuasion

Happy reading!

doi.org/10.53841/bpssp…

Join us online or in person at this HNPW session on environmentally sound procurement for shelter action, in which we'll be discussing the use of different decision-making support tools to support sustainability in humanitarian practice.

Register here:
vosocc.unocha.org/Report.aspx?pa…

The increasingly draconian laws and dehumanising rhetoric of this government are at odds with the basic decency of ordinary people.

We do not have to accept this. There are lots of things we can do to restore humanity to this discussion: georgefoden.blogspot.com/2023/06/choosi…

Mental health nurse, 'You get one client and you end up with the whole family.. You find out there are housing issues, poverty, childcare' #BBCQT

'Rishi Sunak's idea is insulting'

'How can the Conservative government expect one person to be trained to sick sign notes - you…

A clear showcase of the immensely dangerous stupidity and callousness of a government that does not understand or care about the harm it is doing to some of the most desperate people in the world. Shameful.

We're making strides in our Kanji Project Walk to India, having covered almost 400 miles so far by walking, cycling, and swimming. Thanks to everyone who's donated or pledged some distance so far, and please do get involved and monitor our progress here:

thekanjiproject.org.uk/walk-to-india/

The Rwanda bill passed.

Very few asylum seekers will ever be sent there, but this morning, thousands of homeless men, women & children who came to us with nothing & asked for help but we left in limbo, have fear hanging over them of violent deportation to a dictatorship #r4today

🚨BREAKING: A #genocide against non-Arab groups in #Darfur is happening now. One year since the war in #Sudan began, this crisis must no longer be ignored. #EyesOnDarfur

raoulwallenbergcentre.org/en/news/2024-0…

Calling all Lboro-based science nerds! 🤓 Here's the full schedule for Pint of Science UK Loughborough (13th - 15th May)

🎟️ For more details for each event, and to grab your tickets, check out:
pintofscience.co.uk/events/loughbo…

#pint24

Every MP who voted to deport victims of modern slavery to Rwanda should not be allowed to forget their disgraceful choice in the upcoming General Election. Shame on them

We are struggling to arrange learning materials for our students. If you are someone who is interested in supporting Rohingya students, please consider donating or spreading the words. Any amount you can contribute makes a significant impact.

Donate:
gofund.me/caa7c664

1 Sea Crossing. 2 continents. 14 countries. 6,370 miles. Brighton to Kanji. The Kanji Project are launching our Walk To India campaign and we need your help!

Please get involved to help us cover the distance, raise funds, or simply share the message.

thekanjiproject.org.uk/walk-to-india/

'Cultural resistance arose from the artist’s decision to remain true to himself and to create life even while others are trying to kill him.'

A powerful reminder that life goes on, even during conflict.