Recognising Race

In this episode, I am joined again by Loujane Alasi, who had fled Libya with her family when she was a child and is now studying a masters in journalism at Newcastle University. We discuss the issues surrounding the representation of refugees in the media, as well as Loujane's personal experience of being an Asylum Seeker in the UK. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

In this episode, I speak with Dorothy Chirwa, the president of Newcastle University Students' Union. We talk about the impact that the lack of black women representation in university has on black female students, as well as Dorothy's plans for the next academic year. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

In this episode, I am again joined by Khaleel Shazada, a fourth-year dentistry student, and Dr Chris Penlington, a clinical psychologist from the Newcastle University dental school. We discuss the importance of diversity in dental education and practice, professionalism in the workplace, and what needs to change to create a more inclusive environment. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

In this episode, I speak with Loujane Alasi, a graduate in architecture technology from Northumbria University.l We talk about the challenges of diversity within architecture and how architecture has the power to create social change. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

In this podcast, I speak with a Hong Kong student who is returning to the UK in September to carry on her studies. We talk about how the new security law will impact Hong Kong students and the racial abuse faced by East Asian students from the coronavirus. The identity of this student has been removed from this podcast for her safety. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

In this podcast, I speak with Khaleel Shazada, a student from Newcastle University who has helped create Changemakers NCL, a group of students whose goal is to tackle systemic racism at university. In this episode we talk in depth about the impacts of underrepresentation on students, issues with racism at university, and how changemakers NCL aims to make a difference. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

In this episode, I speak to my friend Farah about this podcast - the issues I could face and what needs to be spoken about. We also talk about her experience with racism during her childhood and education. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info. Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk

Recognising Race is a platform for raising racial awareness at UK universities through underrepresented voices. Follow the Instagram page @recognising_race or https://recognisingrace.wordpress.com/ for updates and more info.  Music from SKIRK, 2020 - https://soundcloud.com/skirkofficial/relaxed-tropical-house?fbclid=IwAR1mIbVm0NoDHSDed604LKMctfryzluz8W26m6Lg6MAKiGlWv_h4XQm6ECk