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Computer programming code in blue at the top of the image and a keyboard illuminated in red at the bottom of the image, against a black background. White and light green text reads: AI and the Future of Freelancing. Josephine Jay.

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March 14, 2023March 13, 2023

AI and the Future of Freelancing

Blog by Josephine Jay

A boy wearing plastic sunglasses and a bin bag tied around his shoulders, looking up at the sky and extending one hand upwards. Text: We Can Be Heroes. Yasmin Hanif.

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

We Can Be Heroes

Blog by Yasmin Hanif

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February 14, 2023February 13, 2023

Right Place, Right Time: Reading bell hooks

Blog by Zoe Lorimer

Image of beech tree roots growing over a rock, next to red fallen leaves on the ground. Text: a beech in Scotland does not sleep. Q Manivannan.

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February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

a beech in Scotland does not sleep

Blog by Q Manivannan

Image of part of a globe in the upper left hand side of the banner, against a dark brown background. White and green text reads: On belonging, hidden gardens and the Patron Saint of airports. Valeria Gascón,

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January 10, 2023January 13, 2023

On belonging, hidden gardens and the Patron Saint of airports

Blog by Valeria Gascon

Image of open books stacked on top of each other. Green text on a dark red background. Text: Finding community through the Readers of Colour group. Lesa Ng.

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December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

Finding Community and Empowerment Through the Readers of Colour Group

Blog by Lesa Ng

Black and white photo of a prison cell window, taken from inside the cell looking out. Text: “Why Do You Fear My Way So Much?" - A moment of crisis in publishing. Mridula Sharma.

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November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

“Why Do You Fear My Way So Much?”: A moment of crisis in publishing

Blog by Mridula Sharma

Image: green leaves of a tropical plant in shadow. Text: Tropical Creatures. Garen Abel Unokan.

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November 8, 2022November 14, 2022

Tropical Creatures

Blog by Garen Abel Unokan

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November 7, 2022November 14, 2022

A Space to Breathe: reflections on First Breath

Blog by Yemurai Chaza

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October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

A Change of Heart

Blog by Lubna Kerr

Black and white image of shoes standing in water with a person's silhouette reflected from them. Text: Imagining Us: Reflections on the 2nd ESEA Heritage Month. Arianne Maki.

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September 30, 2022October 1, 2022

Imagining Us: Reflections on the 2nd ESEA Heritage Month

Blog by Arianne Maki

Black and purple text over grey and white swirling marble background. Text reads 'Unapologetic Roots'

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September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Unapologetic Roots

Blog by Nadia Maloney

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