Author Archives: Fahima Khatun
Andy Street plans visionary film studios with Steven Knight for West Midlands region
Fahima Khatun
July 8, 2019
Mayor Andy Street has announced a new board to help create unity within the West Midlands media industry, and wants to join forces with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight to bring a big…
Adults living with Dyslexia: The silent struggle
Fahima Khatun
May 20, 2019
It’s estimated 1 in 10 people in the UK have some degree of dyslexia. Throughout school, they are the kids that have extra time in exams or are in a…
Birmingham’s ‘fierce’ media women unite for representation in male-dominated industry
Fahima Khatun
March 8, 2019
The BBC has been celebrating women in the media for a special public event to coincide with International Women's Day. Fierce Women, a day-long event with masterclasses, top tips, and Q&A…
New three-year project launched to increase diversity in Birmingham’s heritage organisations
Fahima Khatun
March 1, 2019
Beatfreeks, a creative organisation which focuses on giving young people in Birmingham a voice, has launched a new project called Don't Settle, which aims to make all stories in museums visible…
Arts collective Beatfreeks celebrates 6 years of Poetry Jam
Fahima Khatun
February 13, 2019
Beatfreeks, the city's art collective focused on increasing creativity amongst young people, has been celebrating six years of its monthly spoken word gathering Poetry Jam. Over 800 tickets were sold for…
Birmingham Council House lit up for Brum’s 130th birthday!
Fahima Khatun
January 15, 2019
Birmingham’s Council House in Victoria Square was lit up yesterday with digital projections and performance celebrating the city’s 130th birthday. In January 1889, Birmingham was officially granted 'city' status. In the…
Foreign species creates high risk to the environment in Antarctica, say Birmingham academics
Fahima Khatun
January 15, 2019
Researchers at the University of Birmingham say a bug that was moved to an island in Antarctica is presenting a risk to the island’s environment. The tiny insect, almost naked…