Covid: Female athletes 'harassed' while training outdoors
A 2017 survey by England Athletics found that over 60% of women felt anxious about running alone. Feedback included personal safety as a primary concern and a third of respondents said that they...
Is big tech now just too big to stomach?
This article takes a look at some of the big tech companies such as Microsoft, Facebook and Apple and how many have seen their sales increase significantly during the past year.
UK risks ‘turning clock back’ on gender equality in pandemic
In another story that could be used as part of a discussion about gender, the UK government has been accused of turning the clock back on gender equality as a result of the pandemic.
'Witch' tweets reflect society's fear of older women, says Mary Beard
This article about the author and academic Mary Beard explores the perception of older women and how the online abuse that she receives is an attempt to discredit and silence her.
India's huge farmer protests, explained
This video from Vox explores some of the reasons behind the farmer protests taking place in India.
The international students struggling to feed themselves in lockdown
This report from Channel 4 News highlights some of the problems that internationals students are facing as a result of the pandemic with many not eligible for support/benefits. As a result, they...
Behind closed doors: Filipina workers trapped by the pandemic
This episode from Today in Focus examines the impact of the pandemic on Filipino women working as domestic helpers in the UK.
Grounded with Louis Theroux
This episode from Louis Theroux's podcast 'Grounded' involves an interview with the artist FKA Twigs.
'A failure of society': Britain's slum housing crisis – in pictures
This article documents some of the living conditions from the 1960s in the UK.
What You Need to Know About Kamala Harris | 2020 Elections
This video provides a short biography about the first female, first Black and first person of Indian descent to be awarded the vice presidency in the United States of America: Kamala Harris.
100,000 deaths: reflecting on those we have lost
This video reflects on some of the lives lost as a result of coronavirus in the UK, speaking to relatives and loved ones. The video could be used for the Health unit.
This article explores the information war between coronavirus sceptics and those who are trying to fight back against the spread of misinformation.
After Covid, will digital learning be the new normal?
Here is an article that discusses the use of digital learning in the classroom.
The fight for recovery from a lifelong eating disorder
This podcast episode from The Guardian explores one woman's struggle with an eating disorder.
2020, in 7 minutes
This video attempts to cover some of the key world events from last year, and it could be useful for a quick introduction to a new unit such as Global Development, Culture and Identity or Health or...
Young carers' mental health 'deteriorating' in lockdown, says charity
This article highlights the issues facing young carers in the UK.
How the Police Killed Breonna Taylor
This video from The New York Times explores the killing of Breonna Taylor who was killed in her home last year in the United States.
Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies
Thousands of migrants attempt to reach the United States each year in an attempt to flee persecution and poverty and also as a result of climate change.
According to research from the British Social Attitudes Survey, nearly half (47%) of Briton's surveyed identify their jobs as working class (and this includes those in managerial roles).
Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas
Since January 1st, the UK has been seen as a 'third country" to the EU since it is no longer a member.