The internet presents a unique space for social change, but is that a good thing? In what ways has the internet helped bring about positive, affirmative action, or is it truly a hive of inequity and trolls? Join this panel to discuss what the internet—and our students—can do to help make the world a better place.
In this
Student Success Festival exclusive panel, we discuss the internet. Can it be (will it be?) a platform to create positive social change and bring good to the real world? How do we navigate the internet and avoid harm? Our Student Success Festival organisers, Faith, Jo and Zdenka, are joined by:
Magid Magid. Magid was recently named one of TIME’s 100 rising stars shaping the future of the world for his work in politics and activism. He was the youngest ever Lord Mayor of his beloved city, Sheffield.
Dr Azumah Dennis. Azuma currently works for the Open University as a Senior Lecturer in the field of Education, Leadership and Management. Her main research areas are educational policies, ethics and social justice.
Dr Rima Saini. Rima is a Lecturer in Sociology at Middlesex University London and co-lead on the BA Sociology programmes. Rima is a member of the MDX Anti-Racist Network Steering Group.
Alexandra Pitt. Alex is Senior Academic Developer at Imperial with multi-disciplinary profile, from the social sciences to the creative arts, and she has a keen interest in value, community, and the celebration of difference.
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