Monthly Archives: November 2011

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I forgot no.5. (which is crazy since I’ve been hatching this plan since the Summer and before I even knew I was running for WO but anyway…): MYGENERATION: The Community Action Officer (Leander Jones – lovely guy by the way, … Continue reading

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Hey all, A quick update as to what is in the pipeline / what I’ve been up to: 1. The most exciting event on the horizon is the Women’s Carnival (!) I have planned for late February / March time. … Continue reading

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Lessons from NUS’ ‘Student Activism 2011′: Democracy at the University of Birmingham.

Yesterday I attended a set of workshops at NUS’ ‘Student Activism 2011′ in London: 1. ‘Where is HE (Higher Education) going? Understanding the White Paper. 2. ‘Understanding political apathy (and defeating it). 3. Campus democracy. 4. What’s the point of Feminism? … Continue reading

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Why the Women’s Officer has a Responsibility to Campaign on National Gender Issues.

This is a note I posted on Facebook during my campaign. It was aimed not only my opponent (who responded, very well, and we had a good debate) but at students who I had been talking to on campus. Just … Continue reading

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What’s Coming Up?

Hi all First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me, helped with my campaign, and supported me, enabling me to become Women’s Officer! It is a great privilege and a role I’m looking forward to very … Continue reading

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