Being a bisexual woman myself, I am well accustomed to having awkward, and sometimes just plain rude, conversations with people who don’t understand – and don’t really want to understand – my sexuality. Bi-erasure is, unfortunately, incredibly common and a problem that seems to be regularly ignored. So, what is bi-erasure?Bi-erasure is the term for … Continue reading “Pick A Side” – Bi-erasure and What Not To Say To Bisexual People
Preferred Pronouns and Avoiding Deadnames: What Can We Do?
Think: you’re sitting in a seminar and the seminar leader is calling out names, taking a quick register, when you hear a name you don’t recognise. There’s an awkward silence until someone finally raises their hand to say that that’s them – but that isn’t their name, and those aren’t their pronouns anymore. This is … Continue reading Preferred Pronouns and Avoiding Deadnames: What Can We Do?
Pride At Work – LGBT+ Employability
I was recently speaking to a friend who is due to graduate this year, and one phrase from that conversation made me really sad and it has stuck with me: “I hope I can find a job despite everything.” “Despite everything” here means despite being gay. Even in the year 2022, there are people who … Continue reading Pride At Work – LGBT+ Employability
Greenwich’s Dirty Little Secret
December 2021 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Royal Navy closing the doors of the world famous Royal Naval College (RNC), their training facility for over a century, for the last time. The University of Greenwich subsequently outbid their rivals to claim the riverside buildings and grounds as their new main campus, receiving their first … Continue reading Greenwich’s Dirty Little Secret
Top 5 Must Watch Films made in Greenwich
By Musammat Fatima Begum Cruella The first on this list is cute puppy murderer, Cruella De Vil, played by award winning actress, Emma Stone, in Disney’s live action of 101 Dalmatians. The jaw dropping prequel aimed to show fans how the cold hearted villain turned from Estella, a young aspiring fashion designer, into Cruella De … Continue reading Top 5 Must Watch Films made in Greenwich
Making A Student Side-Hustle Work For You (part one)
Being a student can often be tight on your purse strings and it has led to many University of Greenwich students starting their own side businesses, some born out of a need for pub pocket money, others born from passion, the money simply a bonus. You may have considered setting up your own side hustle … Continue reading Making A Student Side-Hustle Work For You (part one)
Identity Is Not Just Skin Deep
I recently discovered that what I thought was a beauty spot, was never that at all. I can laugh about it now, but when I first came to the realisation, I couldn't stop crying. I've had this "Beauty spot" for over ten years! When it first appeared, I hated it and was embarrassed about it, … Continue reading Identity Is Not Just Skin Deep
Black History Month 365
As a black woman, born in England with Jamaican heritage, Black History Month is a celebration that is very close to my heart. I’m sure we’ve all asked ourselves the same question at some point: Why is only a month out of the year dedicated to acknowledging the history and achievements throughout the history of … Continue reading Black History Month 365
A Deep (Deep) Dive into Britney Spears’ Conservatorship on the cusp of its Dissolution
Image taken by @ringochiu on Instagram One of the most famous popstars of our pop culture generation, Britney Spears, may finally be able to see the end of an oppressive conservatorship on the horizon. Fourteen years on from the memorable shorn head and umbrella-armed siege on paparazzi that signalled her decline, Britney has found her … Continue reading A Deep (Deep) Dive into Britney Spears’ Conservatorship on the cusp of its Dissolution
The Crow's Nest 