Latest news with #BritishAcademy
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Lending an artistic touch to the lives of common people
Inspired by the tales of ordinary people such as a farmer who lost his land to a thermal power station, a home maker who loves shell fish from the Ennore Creek, and a seashell picker who struggles to make ends meet, students of the Government College of Fine Arts have drawn sketches and made collages that are among an array of works on display at DakshinaChitra at Muttukadu as part of the Environment Action Month. The exhibition – titled Ghosts, Monsters and Dreams – also gives a solution to clean up the Ennore Creek, and safeguard it for future generations from the common man's perspective. It will be on till June 30. G. Sundarrajan of Poovulagin Nanbargal, who inaugurated the exhibition on Sunday, pointed out that for thousands of years, people learnt everything through stories and tales. He stressed the importance of creating awareness about the environment through art forms such as music, dance, paintings, collages. 'These days, arts is being used even as a medium of protest. If Chennai is to become a climate-resilient city and march into the 22nd Century, technology and traditional knowledge should join hands,' he added. G. Karthik and B.M. Benisha, co-founders of Aram Thinai said the exhibition was the result of a research project funded by the British Academy and anchored by Coastal Resource Centre. 'We wanted to connect with the people of Ennore through their stories, and wanted more people to understand the importance of the Ennore Creek to the city,' they said. Pictures of the Kodungaiyur dump yard clicked by Sakthi of the Vyasai Thozhargal team are also a part of the exhibition. According to Anitha Pottamkulam, Director (culture), DakshinaChitra, this is the first time that they are holding month-long events for creating environment awareness. 'We have put together walks, art exhibitions, and even a programme on lime wash. We are looking to work with a range of collaborators, who are working with the community,' she said.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Coherent strategy needed to tackle racism
That so few of the 600 recommendations to tackle racism have been implemented is all the more disappointing given that ways forward are well understood (Only a third of recommendations to tackle endemic racism in UK implemented, 25 May). When the last Labour government established the Equality and Human Rights Commission, it also launched the first national benchmarking survey of prejudice (2005), originally intended for triennial repetition but in fact only repeated once, in 2017. The British Academy's work on cohesive societies and the societal impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Belong and the Nuffield Foundation's work on cohesion through the pandemic and the Khan review all concluded that preventing prejudice and building cohesion cannot be done unless we regularly and systematically survey changes in social attitudes and relationships across different places and contexts. The social processes that generate prejudice and discrimination are well understood and require coherent strategies to be addressed. Changing levels of poverty and inequality, social mixing, population ageing and environmental challenges mean manifestations of social fracture and distrust will differ across time and place. Unless there is a systematic approach and investment to address the processes of prejudice, including tracking its forms with sufficient frequency, policymakers will continue with the 'doom loop' of despair, inquiries and recommendations, and insufficient solutions when things go Dominic AbramsUniversity of Kent Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stacey Solomon's sister hits out at BAFTAs judges over the Sort Your Life out host's awards loss as she shares pride for her sibling - after star admits she is 'gutted' for not winning
Stacey Solomon 's sister Jemma hit out at BAFTA judges following her sibling's awards loss at the ceremony on Sunday night. TV star Stacey, 35, took to Instagram on Monday to reveal she was 'gutted' as she shared her upset at show Sort Your life Out not scooping a gong. The BBC show was nominated in the Factual Entertainment category but lost out to Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder's programme Grand Tour. And following her sister's impassioned video, Jemma, 36, has now spoken up in defence of the show, hinting that it would have won if it was a public vote. Sharing a glam snap of them at the ceremony, Jemma penned: 'You may not have won but you should be so proud of everything you have achieved. 'If only it was a public vote, things would have been a little different... just saying.' Businesswoman Jemma, founder of bespoke label company The Label Lady, also shared a snap of her view from the event as she admitted she was 'gutted' to not see Stacey win and said the presenter was a 'winner' in her eyes. Jemma also shared a cryptic quote alluding to her sister's loss, which read: 'I came across a quote that said: 'A winner is a loser who tried one more time'. Remember this on those hard days and weeks.' The judges are made up of eligible members of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, all of whom must work in screen industries. Their individual names are not disclosed. It comes after Stacey couldn't help but reveal how 'gutted' she was for her team who 'deserved' the award as she declared that they were 'robbed'. In a rare uninhibited rant, the star - who also missed out on a solo gong for Entertainment Performance - took to her Instagram Stories to share her devastation at the loss. Dressed in a green Nike sweater and blue cycle shorts, Stacey watered her vegetable patch while expressing to her fans how she felt about the result. Stacey, who on Sunday dazzled in her repurposed wedding dress, fumed: 'We didn't win a BAFTA. And I know I'm supposed to take it gracefully like a champ but, I'll be honest, I'm devastated! Laughing at her reaction, she continued: 'I'm not handling it very well, I'm not taking it very gracefully - I'm devastated! I'm devastated for our whole team, like I'm so gutted for our team. Businesswoman Jemma, founder of bespoke label company The Label Lady, also shared a snap of her view from the event as she admitted she was 'gutted' to not see Stacey win Jemma also shared a cryptic quote alluding to her sister's loss, which read: 'I came across a quote that said: 'A winner is a loser who tried one more time' 'Everyone got dressed up and was really hopeful, I think because they work so hard. It's not an easy show to make, Sort Your Life Out and the team work so hard to make it happen and they so deserve the BAFTA. 'The Sort Your Life Out team deserved a BAFTA and I'm devastated. I'm not saying that everyone else didn't deserve their BAFTAs, they absolutely did. 'People think making TV is really easy and it's not, so everyone deserves recognition. But I'm just gutted for my whole Sort Your Life Out family because I feel like they deserved a BAFTA. I'm gonna say it - I'm gutted!' Going on to reveal what it takes to make their show, she went on: 'We'll pack up a house and within seven days that house is packed up, into vans, over to a warehouse, laid out on the floor, we go through it meticulously, we make sure it doesn't just get chucked away. We donate, we recycle, we resell things. We put it all back and try and put it in systems to help families move forward...' She also gave a shout out to the families who give up their time and open their homes to TV audiences, especially when they run the risk of being judged. Waving her hose in the air, a fuming Stacey concluded: 'I'm gutted!' before praising her whole team and noting they planned to give it their all for series six. Meanwhile, the wife of Joe Swash also made her feelings clear in the comments section of her co-star Dilly Carter's post. Professional organizer Dilly penned a somewhat more gracious message after losing out on the prize, noting that she was chuffed to even be nominated. The 35-year-old presenter's BBC show Sort Your Life Out was nominated in the Factual Entertainment category but lost out to Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder [pictured]'s programme Grand Tour In a rare uninhibited rant, the star - who also missed out on a solo gong for Entertainment Performance - took to her Instagram stories to share her devastation at the loss '[pictured at the BAFTAs on Sunday] Alongside a red carpet video, she said: 'Walking out, like we walked in, with our heads high and super proud of what we have achieved as a show, as a production. 'It's so easy in these moments to feel sad because we haven't won and forget about where we actually are. In a room full of incredible talent. But in the actual room. 'Some people dream of their show being nominated so for us to have been nominated twice is unreal. So let's celebrate the show and just how far it's come. It wasn't so long ago we were just filming a pilot. 'Huge congrats to @rylan and @robrinder. Thank you for all the love and support as always. Now let's get back to filming series 6.' 2025 TV BAFTA AWARDS - ALL THE WINNERS Drama Series Blue Lights (BBC One) - WINNER Sherwood (BBC One) Supacell (Netflix) Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One) Limited Drama Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Lost Boys and Fairies (BBC One) Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1) - WINNER One Day (Netflix) International After The Party (Channel 4) Colin From Accounts (BBC Two) Say Nothing (Disney+) Shogun (Disney+) - WINNER True Detective: Night Country (Sky Atlantic) You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolfpack, Netflix Leading Actress Anna Maxwell Martin, Until I Kill You (ITV1) Billie Piper, Scoop (Netflix) Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing (Disney+) Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One) - WINNER Monica Dolan, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1) Sharon D Clarke, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Leading Actor David Tennant, Rivals (Disney+) Gary Oldman, Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One) - WINNER Martin Freeman, The Responder (BBC One) Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Toby Jones, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1) Female Performance in a Comedy Anjana Vasan, We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4) Kate O'Flynn, Everyone Else Burns Channel 4) Lolly Adefope, The Franchise (Sky Comedy) Nicola Coughlan, Big Mood (Channel 4) Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) - WINNER Sophie Willan, Alma's Not Normal (BBC Two) Scripted Comedy Alma's Not Normal (BBC Two) - WINNER Brassic (Sky Max) G'Wed (ITV1) Ludwig (BBC One) Specialist Factual Atomic People (BBC Two) - WINNER Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (National Geographic) Children of the Cult (ITV1) Miners' Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain (Channel 4) Reality Dragons' Den (BBC One) The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4) - WINNER Love Is Blind (Channel 4) The Traitors (BBC One) Current Affairs Storyville: Life and Death in Gaza (BBC) Maternity: Broken Trust (ITV1) State of Rage (Channel 4) - WINNER Ukraine's War: The Other Side (ITV1) Shortform Brown Brit (Channel 4) Peaked (Channel 4) Quiet Life (BBC Three) - WINNER Spud (BBC Three) Factual Entertainment In Vogue: The 90s (Vogue Studios, Disney+) Race Across The World (BBC One) Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour (BBC Two) - WINNER Sort Your Life Out (BBC One) Children's Scripted CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe (CBeebies) - WINNER Horrible Histories (CBBC) Ready Eddie Go! (Sky Kids)Tweedy & Fluff (Channel 5) P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Bridgerton: The carriage scene, where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope (Netflix) Gavin & Stacey: The Finale: Smithy's wedding, when Mick stands up (BBC One) Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helpline (ITV1) Rivals: Rupert Campbell-Black and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennis (Disney+) Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone (BBC One) - WINNER Traitors: 'Paul isn't my son … but Ross is!' (BBC One) Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Strictly waltz scooped the award for P&O Cruises Memorable Moment
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mr Bates and Blue Lights win coveted TV BAFTAs as full winners revealed
Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Blue Lights were arguably the biggest winners of the 2025 TV BAFTAs. The best in UK and international television gathered together in London on Sunday evening to discover who won coveted British Academy Television Awards. ITV's drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Netflix's Baby Reindeer were the shows to beat with both receiving four nominations each. The Toby Jones-fronted show won the Limited Drama award - triumphing over Baby Reindeer - while ITV also received the Special Award for commissioning Mr Bates vs The Post Office and bringing "dynamic change" through its release. BBC police procedural drama Blue Lights won the coveted Best Drama Series award, winning over rival shows Sherwood, Supacell, and Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Marisa Abela won the Best Actress award for her role in the HBO show Industry, and Lennie James won the Best Actor award for his role in Mr Loverman. Fellow Mr Loverman star Ariyon Bakare won the Best Supporting Actor gong, while Jessica Gunning scooped Best Supporting Actress for her role as Martha in Baby Reindeer. The other winners were: International - Shogun, Best Female Comedy Performance - Ruth Jones for Gavin & Stacey, Best Male Comedy Performance - Danny Dyer for Mr Big Stuff. Scripted comedy - Alma's Not Normal, Entertainment - Would I Lie To You?, Entertainment Performance - Joe Lycett for Late Night Lycett, Specialist Factual - Atomic People, Best Reality - The Jury: Murder Trial. Current Affairs - State of Rage, Short Form - Quiet Life, Factual Entertainment - Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour, Factual Series - To Catch a Copper. Live Event Coverage - Glastonbury 2024, News Coverage - BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special, Single Documentary - Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods. Best Soap - EastEnders, Sport - Paris 2024 Olympics, Daytime - Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure, Children's Non-Scripted - FYI Investigates: Disability and Me, Children's Scripted - CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe. And finally, the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment as voted for by the public - Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltz. The awards show was hosted by Scottish actor and comedian Alan Cumming and was broadcast on the BBC.
Time Business News
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time Business News
Philip Allott Misogyny and Its Impact on International Law
Philip Allott misogyny has been a topic of discussion following various comments and actions that have raised concerns about his views on gender equality and his role in the field of International Environmental Law. As a renowned scholar and Professor Emeritus of International Public Law at Cambridge University, Philip Allott's academic work has had a significant impact on the study of international law, particularly in the areas of environmental law. However, in recent years, his views and behavior have come under scrutiny for their connection to misogyny, sparking debates within legal and academic circles. In this blog, we will explore Philip Allott's legacy in international law, the controversies surrounding his statements, and how his perceived misogyny intersects with his influence in the development of International Environmental Law. Philip Allott is a highly respected academic, known for his profound contributions to the field of international public law. Serving as a Professor Emeritus at Cambridge University, Allott has been influential in shaping the study and practice of international law over the years. He is a Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge and a Fellow of the British Academy, which speaks to his distinguished career and recognition within the academic community. His scholarly work on the concepts of international law, sovereignty, and the role of the state in the global legal order has been widely cited. However, despite his academic accolades, Allott's recent involvement in controversies surrounding Philip Allott misogyny has garnered significant attention. This issue has raised questions about the intersection of gender bias and academic leadership, especially considering the important role that scholars like Allott play in shaping policies, including in the realm of International Environmental Law. Philip Allott's comments have stirred debates and led to criticism over his views on women in academia and law. While his exact views remain contentious, various reports and social media discussions have highlighted instances where his remarks were seen as disparaging or dismissive of women. These controversies have led to widespread discussions about how misogyny is sometimes intertwined with the structures of power within academic institutions, even among highly respected figures. Allott's position as a professor at one of the world's leading institutions and his prominent role within the British Academy have made his views particularly impactful. As an academic who has helped shape the understanding of international law, including environmental law, these controversial statements raise concerns about the influence of such views on future generations of legal scholars and policymakers. One of Philip Allott's most notable areas of academic work has been in the field of International Environmental Law. His contributions to this area are substantial, as he has addressed issues such as the rights of states and individuals in environmental governance, the legal frameworks that govern global environmental protection, and the role of international institutions in managing climate change. International Environmental Law is a critical field in the contemporary global legal system, particularly as issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution have become central to global governance. Allott's influence in shaping how international law interacts with environmental issues is significant, and his academic legacy in this regard remains valuable. However, the controversy surrounding Philip Allott misogyny raises questions about the broader implications of his views. Given that the environmental law field is increasingly focused on inclusivity and ensuring that diverse voices are heard, critics argue that Allott's alleged misogyny could undermine the progress being made in terms of gender equality and diversity within the field. The discussions around Philip Allott misogyny have raised critical issues related to the leadership role that academics play in shaping both the study and practice of law. Leaders in academic spaces are tasked with creating an environment that fosters learning, inclusivity, and mutual respect. When such leaders are seen as perpetuating gender biases or creating a hostile environment for women, it undermines these goals. This issue is particularly relevant within the context of international law, where global cooperation and mutual respect are essential to tackling pressing challenges like climate change. The role of academics like Allott is to guide the next generation of legal professionals, many of whom are young women entering the field. It's crucial for these students to have mentors who are committed to fostering an environment free of discrimination and bias. As discussions about Philip Allott misogyny continue, there is an opportunity for reflection and change within academic institutions, particularly in law. The field of international environmental law, which is critical for addressing global challenges, requires leadership that is not only informed by expertise but also guided by principles of equity and inclusivity. The next generation of scholars and policymakers must be equipped to tackle global issues in a way that recognizes the importance of gender equality and diversity. The legacy of Philip Allott in the field of International Environmental Law cannot be dismissed, but it is also essential for the academic community to address the controversies surrounding his views. By fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment, the legal community can work to ensure that the future of international law is shaped by diverse perspectives that promote justice for all. In conclusion, the issues surrounding Philip Allott misogyny serve as an important reminder that the academic world, including in the field of International Environmental Law, must continually strive to create an environment that promotes respect, inclusivity, and fairness for everyone, regardless of gender. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
