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🚨 A group of staff and students protesting The University of Sheffield's research ties to weapons manufacturers have defied an order to disperse.
And a letter shared exclusively with Now Then shows that hundreds of their own staff are now calling for change.
140 academics have signed an open letter to the vice-chancellor, saying they are “extremely concerned” about the institution’s ties to companies like BAE Systems.
🇵🇸 Our friends at Sheffield Writers for Palestine are holding another open mic to raise funds for Palestine at Soft Ground on the Moor on 3rd July at 7:00pm - open mic slots still available for signup! 👇
https://loom.ly/DpsaGNU
We invite you to share words on the themes of 'Palestine, Peace & Freedom', including work by Palestinian poets.
📢 Two University of Sheffield academics write for Now Then about why they stand with students protesting their own employer's ties with arms manufacturers.
https://loom.ly/wXxnxFs
Two academics write for Now Then about why staff and students are right to raise concerns about potential complicity with the genocide in Gaza.
Pablo Navarrete's new film 'Mother, Country' has its world premiere at Showroom Cinema this Wednesday 📽️ Read our review 👇
https://loom.ly/NAWstjE
The documentary takes an unflinching look at the country's brutal military dictatorship, and the bravery of those who have spent decades in resistance.
✊ "UNION is not just a story of conflict but also of solidarity"
https://loom.ly/FxLtu4g
The documentary follows Staten Island workers fighting against Amazon's labour practices, emphasising the need for grassroots activism, workers' rights and worldwide social justice.
Over 75% of psychiatric in-patients didn't vote during the 2019 general election - here's our guide to voting for in-patients on mental health wards ahead of the election next Thursday. 👇
https://loom.ly/5amN5Bg
75% of psychiatric in-patients didn't vote in the last general election, but you’re probably allowed to by law and should be enabled to do so. We’ve got the details you need.
🚨 We at Opus support the Palestine student encampment at University of Sheffield. Read our full statement below, and don't miss the emergency rally at 5pm today 👇
❓ "Despite insightful interviews with scientists, educators and students, the film's overarching question – what is learning? – gets lost amid too many topics"
https://loom.ly/nK3S4lw
Despite an interesting premise of exploring education, Swinton's directorial feature debut is let down by its fragmented narrative and overambitious ex*****on.
In an email shown exclusively to Now Then, University of Sheffield staff described the pro-Gaza encampment as "the mess on the concourse".
Protestors have been told they will have the electricity supply cut off, despite the university appearing to acknowledge that this will put the camp at risk.
🗺️ Could this new Sheffield project be the jumping-off point we need to tackle the city's most urgent problems?
https://loom.ly/BrUKhcI
A new project to map out hundreds of communities from Fulwood to Fir Vale could mark the start of a radical devolution of power from the Town Hall to the streets.
🎭 "Embrace the silliness, indulge in some daft joy, and laugh at absurdities."
https://loom.ly/HFEbNTM
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill kept their Leadmill audience entertained with absurdities, and Philippa Willitts can’t get enough of it.
👩🦯 We contacted dozens of candidates to ask about their plans to improve the lives of disabled people in Sheffield, but only these four responded. 👇
https://loom.ly/f-a4xBY
Now Then approached dozens of General Election candidates to ask about disability issues. Only four responded.
How can we create thousands of new high-quality homes without exceeding our carbon budgets? 🛠️
https://loom.ly/Q4CLBqs
Staying within our carbon budgets means embracing a transformative programme of retrofit that could breathe new life into our towns and cities, while providing high-quality homes for everyone.
💥 "Don’t let the beautifully chaotic energy fool you...Fostekew knows what she is doing and skilfully holds the room."
https://loom.ly/r0pg-Iw
Watching a comedian with the experience, intuition and honesty of Jess Fostekew is a pleasure.
"There’s a breath that everybody takes when they join the group each time and I don’t feel it anywhere else."
https://loom.ly/9S_tnLE
Stand And Be Counted (SBC) Theatre run several groups across Yorkshire – creative empowerment programmes for people seeking sanctuary, supporting them as participants, artists and leaders. Mary Carr found out more ahead of SBC's Unplugged event for Migration Matter Festival 2024 on 19 June.
We chatted to Sam and Becca of Bakers Yard Bakery about their passion for baking and how important independent businesses are to Sheffield. 👇
https://loom.ly/WHZ-1jo
Sam and Becca tell us more about their new bakery and coffee house in Kelham Island.
🏠 "Private rents increased by 7.3% on average in the year up to April 2024 – well above inflation"
https://loom.ly/szUr-G8
Ahead of the general election, homelessness charity Shelter have published a manifesto with policies that they say could guarantee a safe, warm, accessible and affordable home for everyone.
🎟️ Still time to register for this event on Chechnya, Ukraine and Propaganda at Migration Matters Festival TOMORROW.
Check out our article to find out more about the event and exhibition, and why this is one of the most silenced topics of our time.
https://loom.ly/V6QTSc4
Ayman Eckford speaks to two Chechen refugee activists about Western misconceptions and parallels with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ahead of an event and exhibition as part of Migration Matters Festival.
Last week, Sheffield Online plagiarised one of our pieces without permission.
When independent publishers can have their work lifted without permission, is it time to think radically about media reform?
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Chris Broome of South Yorkshire Climate Alliance explores how we can decarbonise the UK's heavy industry and stay within our carbon budgets. Do we just need to consume less? 📉
https://loom.ly/NREzL4M
Greener processes will only take us so far – the truth is we simply can’t consume ever more on a finite planet.
🪲 "The tough thing about getting it together was that we don't have the files to those songs... we’ve had to salvage, resample or recreate things"
https://loom.ly/tkqPBzc
We speak to the Sheffield duo of Dean Honer and Jarrod Gosling ahead of a homecoming show to mark 20 years since landmark album Neveroddoreven.
We're at a vigil outside Sheffield station to remember the 116 journalists murdered by Israel to date as part of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Organised by Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the Palestine Film Institute 🇵🇸
Intentionally targeting journalists is a war crime.
🚨 Groundbreaking new research from Sheffield Hallam University reveals that le***an, gay and bisexual people are significantly less likely to own their own home.
https://loom.ly/pFo3rDY
LGB people are significantly less likely to own their own home, but are more likely to be living in private rented accommodation, according to a study from Sheffield Hallam University.
🗣️ "People in the West know so little about Chechens" - Ayman Eckford talks to Chechen activists ahead of an upcoming Migration Matters Festival event.
https://loom.ly/V6QTSc4
Ayman Eckford speaks to two Chechen refugee activists about Western misconceptions and parallels with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ahead of an event and exhibition as part of Migration Matters Festival.
🗳️ "Many of us feel that we’ve been failed by representative democracy."
An open letter to Sheffield changemakers by Susan Hunter Downer 👇
https://loom.ly/ncdTbJ8
Susan Hunter Downer reflects on Sheffield: We Can, the event she hosted last month as part of Festival of Debate 2024.
🇵🇸 Don't miss these Palestinian films at Sheffield DocFest this week, brought together by Palestine Film Institute 👇
https://loom.ly/HWU5YLg
Feature documentaries, an exhibition and a dance workshop form part of the programme brought together by DocFest and the Palestine Film Institute (PFI), with a vigil on Friday. Here are all the details.
😍 We love Hannah Lock Illustration's gorgeous, vibrant, Hockney-inspired drawings - take a a peek at our latest art feature to see more of her artwork 👇
https://loom.ly/H2ES7RA
The minute Hannah Lock's vibrant, Hockney-inspired drawings landed in our inbox for consideration, w…
🚨 "Censorship is an imperative and necessary component of the genocide in Palestine as it functions to uphold Israeli apartheid, white supremacy, & attempts to legitimise settler violence."
https://loom.ly/HtdKXMI
OPINION: The myth of apoliticism in art proves many arts and culture organisations are failing the moral litmus test of Palestine.
✨ "Performed live, these songs reach another level. Musically, Nubyian Twist are at the top of their game – the masters at shaking up genres"
https://loom.ly/5BaVGtI
"Sheffield, you are bringing a vibe and we are going to match you" promises singer Aziza Jaye, as the nine-piece band deliver a joyous hometown gig.
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We're telling new kinds of stories about Sheffield. Are you in? Now Then is a totally free and independent online magazine exploring the future of our city. Through our award-winning journalism, we fuel social change, celebrate culture and investigate new ideas emerging right here in South Yorkshire. Join us👉 nowthenmagazine.com
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Sam Gregory highlights six exciting ideas that Sheffield City Council could steal from other Labor-led councils 👀 Follow us on TikTok @nowthenmag for more.
What monkeypox tells us about the failure of UK journalism 🚨 Follow us on TikTok @nowthenmag for more!
Now Then guest writer Macole Lannaman tells us all about this exciting recent event at University of Sheffield's Student Union 📢
Introducing our latest featured artist, Lauren Hall! Get ready for vibrant illustrations, quirky characters, and lots of lovely GIFs. 👀 Don't forget to follow us @nowthenmag on TikTok for more 💞 Read our interview with Lauren here: https://loom.ly/1kgWLBA
⚠️ Wealthy landowners plunged #Sheffield into toxic smoke in a fresh round of grouse moor burning earlier this month - Sam Gregory tells us more in this recent video on our TikTok channel 👇 Read Sam's article here: https://loom.ly/ue4f200
🚨 Could verb-based languages help us to confront the climate crisis? Alban Krashi of the River Dôn Project shares how the language we use shapes our perception of the world. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/fsD2AB8
💧 Alban Krashi from the River Don Project tells us about the Rights of Nature movement, and what it could mean for us in South Yorkshire. Don't forget to follow us @nowthenmag on TikTok for more!
🔎 Meghan from Friends of Wardsend Cemetery tells us all about The Young Creators' work at this hidden gem on our TikTok account - and about an exciting event coming up on 16 Sept! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @nowthenmag for more.
🚨 Secret documents obtained by Now Then reveal that the University of Sheffield hired private investigators to monitor students. Sam Gregory talks about his recent article on our TikTok channel. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/hZrfPNY
📢 Jungle and drum 'n' bass pioneer General Levy will return to SADACCA for the first time since the early 90s on 20 May! 🔥 Come along for the launch of his book 'Incredible', followed by an unmissable live performance! Sadacca Limited #Sheffield 🎟️: https://loom.ly/SJ110xI
🖼️ There's still time to catch the Stories from the Pandemic exhibition at The Millennium Gallery! Come along before 5 March to experience this interactive exhibition, drawn from an extensive range of stories gathered throughout the #pandemic. Opus Independents, in Partnership with Compassionate Sheffield & Sheffield City Council. Sheffield Museums 👉 https://loom.ly/c0gAdSc
📣 The Stories from the Pandemic exhibition has now launched at The Millennium Gallery - an interactive exhibition set in rooms of a ‘lockdown house’, drawn from an extensive range of stories gathered throughout the #pandemic. Opus Independents, in Partnership with Compassionate Sheffield & Sheffield City Council. Sheffield Museums ✨ Entry into the exhibition is free, along with a programme of free creative workshops and compassionate conversations. 📆 25th Feb - 5th Mar, Millennium Gallery, #Sheffield 👉 https://loom.ly/c0gAdSc
📢 A 10 day interactive exhibition will begin THIS WEEKEND, set in rooms of a ‘lockdown house’, drawn from an extensive range of stories from the pandemic. With Compassionate Sheffield & Sheffield City Council. 💬 With a free programme of creative workshops and compassionate conversations to offer people a chance to reflect. Sheffield Museums Amazelab Voluntary Action Sheffield SCCCC 👉 Find out more: https://loom.ly/-Ra3p0E
🖼️ Don’t miss this 10 day interactive exhibition, set in rooms of a ‘lockdown house’, drawn from an extensive range of stories. With Compassionate Sheffield & Sheffield City Council. 💞 Celebrate acts of kindness, support positive change, & remember those we have lost. #sheffieldissuper Sheffield Museums Our Favourite Places https://loom.ly/-Ra3p0E
🖼️ Don’t miss this 10 day interactive exhibition, set in rooms of a ‘lockdown house’, drawn from the extensive range of stories gathered throughout the project. Opus Independents in Partnership with Compassionate Sheffield & Sheffield City Council. 💞 Celebrate the small acts of kindness, support positive change, & remember those we have lost. 🗓️ 25th Feb - 5th Mar 2023, Millennium Gallery, Sheffield 👉 https://fb.me/e/2o144hVhA
🗣️ There's still time for you to tell us about your experience of the pandemic. Be part of Sheffield’s story. ✍️ In partnership with Sheffield City Council & Sheffield Libraries, Archives & Information, Opus Independents are launching a new project to gather stories to support the city’s memorial plans. 🤝 Let’s celebrate the small acts of kindness, support positive change & remember those we have lost. 👉 Everybody has a story from the pandemic, we’d love to hear yours: www.sheffieldstoriesfromthepandemic.com
🚨 Social Care is in Crisis. 🏥 Tens of thousands of people in the UK are sent away from their families & neighbourhoods & can end up in institutional services, sometimes for the rest of their lives - yet there is another way. 🤝 Our Opus Films team set out make the case for personalised flexible support by telling Hatty’s story: https://loom.ly/6miacfQ
