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Study Activism and Social Change
Course starts Sept 2012
Activism and Social Change can be studied at post-graduate level, in a radical multi-disciplinary course at the University of Leeds. It is run by academics working and researching with a variety of campaigns, social movement organisations and communities struggling against social and ecological injustice, and for a more equal, just society.
The approach engages students in a questioning the fairness and sustainability of the current capitalist world order and explores empowering ideas and examples of how to challenge the status quo. The course explores possible alternatives based on autonomy and common(s). It offers an introduction to ideas in radical and transformatory social theories and strategies, grounding in participatory action research methods relevant to campaigning and social change, and contemporary political debates about critical challenges and how to respond.
For more information, see: www.activismsocialchange.org.uk
Residents against station bridge offer
April 2012
Sheffield railway station footbridge was built with public money as part of an integrated transport, bike and pedestrian network. It has become clear over 4 years that pressure to close it comes from the government's social control and security agenda, nothing to do with tickets to ride.
Residents Against Station Closure (RASC) is deeply unimpressed with the recent hurried, time-limited offer by the Secretary of State for a replacement bridge.To download a statement of their position on this, click here and choose 'Save As'
For further information contact Graham Wroe (Press Officer) on gswroe@yahoo.co.uk or 07752 473190 www.rasc-sheffield.com
Sheffield-wide review of HGV routes
Deadline 25th May 2012
A council consultation is running as part of a city-wide review of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) routes in Sheffield, to take everyone's views into account. All comments will be included in a report to the Cabinet Highways Committee in summer 2012. The attitude seems to be that commercial vehicles such as HGVs will always be part of the traffic in the city, but to balance between the needs of businesses, residents and other road users they welcome suggestions on changes to the road network.
To stimulate discussion there are documents available from Chris Galloway, Principal Engineer (Policy & Strategy), Traffic Management, Transport and Highways Division, Sheffield City Council. Tel Sheff 2736208, email christopher.galloway@sheffield.gov.uk
Comments by 25th May 2012.
Sheffield activists on video
March 2012
A new channel on YouTube, Sheffield Voices of Resistance features local people on the issues that matter. It has started with voices from the Occupy Sheffield protest, which ran for 99 days. Further videos are being added.
YouTube, Sheffield Voices channel
