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We were delighted to have been invited to run a workshop at the Dr Alex Blower Boys Impact Conference 2024 taking place University of Wolverhampton Our workshop explored the Aspire to HE funded programmes that we ran to engage boys from the Black Country with art and design in the curriculum.

6 years ago, 'Being working-class in the Academy' was published, and 'we' were 'born' .... and continue to go from strength to strength in y/our efforts to support the #workingclass in #HigherEducation workingclassacademics.com timeshighereducation.com/features/being…

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"Conservatoires and other creative arts institutions that receive state funding should be banned from charging for auditions" - The Sutton Trust on social mobility in the arts. Barriers to the arts start early, sign our petition to #AbolishAuditionFees 👇 equity.org.uk/campaigns-poli…

Had possibly my favourite ever recorded conversation about all things education, masculinity and inequality for the Cosmos Student Outcomes Podcast (still not enough to listen to it back though!). If you have a spare moment, give tot a listen :). open.spotify.com/episode/4YFK66…

We’re delighted to announce our February webinar where we will be joined by @russell2015lisa and Dr Alex Blower 🗓️ Wednesday 26th February 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-you…

In my latest blog for Wonkhe I argue that if the HE sector is to win debates over its value, universities need to do a much more robust job of championing the work it does to create equity in educational opportunity. wonkhe.com/blogs/getting-…

Have you registered for our next lunchtime webinar? We're delighted to be joined by Lisa Russell and Dr Alex Blower 🗓️ Wednesday 26th February 🕛12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-you…

'Three-minute videos teach working-class boys that their traditional breadwinner role is under threat' Dr Alex Blower at Arts University Bournemouth | AUB feweek.co.uk/we-cant-leave-…

💁‍♂️ 'Lost Boys? It’s time for a new conversation about working-class boys' Dr Alex Blower at Arts University Bournemouth | AUB feweek.co.uk/we-cant-leave-…

Alex Blower, author of 'Lost Boys', was interviewed by Ian Payne on his LBC show. Dr Alex Blower Ian Payne @lbc 🌟You can hear the interview on catch-up by scrolling to 02:53:44: ow.ly/crUE50VwqfJ

It’s taken a long time. But ensuring fairness is a journey with many steps. This podcast from Class Divide reflects on one big step to a fairer Brighton and Hove education system. There will always be more steps but big steps matter. shows.acast.com/class-divide/e…

🚨 Boys' Impact Conference 2025 🚨 This year's Boys' Impact Conference will be taking place on 10th-11th September at Manchester Met Uni. Fancy delivering a session? Please find a link to the call for contributions below: boysimpact.com/conference-1

Alex Blower's (Dr Alex Blower) new book "Lost Boys" is publishing in July! 🎉 Here he is discussing why toxic masculinity is the wrong conversation if we ever want to make meaningful and long-lasting change.

I got the final cover design today for my book. Darren McGarvey called it 'A game-changing take on masculinity - where sharp research meets raw personal insight' All this for £10? Absolute bargain. It's out on 11 July. You can pre-order at policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/lost-boys.