Watch this Blue Earth lecture given by David Olusoga on the importance of understanding the complex history of the British countryside #RuralRacismProject

Job alert 🚨 Research Associate post at The Centre for Hate Studies University of Leicester Full time, fixed term from 1 Feb. Supportive team, exciting programme of work and an excellent opportunity to shape positive change. Details below - please share. jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/9010…

Have you ever thought about how racism is experienced by ethnic minorities in the countryside? #RuralRacismProject

🎬 ITS HERE 🎬 We’re proud to present ‘Revisiting the Harms of Hate’ A decade after the original, this brand new film showcases the lives of four Leicester residents discussing the impact of hate in todays climate. A moving and authentic watch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ youtube.com/watch?v=XgmzJj…

A tough watch but an important one. And well worth 15 mins of your time. Thanks for sharing + for caring 🙏🏽 #HarmsofHate

Wonderful to speak at #Communicate2023 this morning introducing our new research project Rural Racism: Towards An Inclusive Countryside and all the reasons we want to create a more inclusive countryside ⭐️ big thanks to all at The Natural History Consortium for organising such a fantastic event!

Research typically finds that between 25-50% of those who perpetrate domestic abuse have been drinking at the time of assault, although some studies suggest it's as high as 73%. Other research found that the risk of rape was twice as high for attacks involving drinking offenders

A reminder that Make a Noise is happening on the 25th November 🖤 Join us for an evening of music and culture and together let's irradicate hate, let's celebrate difference, let's stamp out prejudice, hatred and intolerance, let's Make a Noise for Sophie! 🖤 #makeanoise

2 weeks ago we launched our 🎬 NEW FILM 🎬 a decade on from the award-winning original. Over the next couple of months we’ll be visiting some local schools, colleges & other institutions to showcase the film and encourage much-needed conversations about the #HarmsOfHate

📢New report📖 'How to talk about inequalities in alcohol use and harm.' To support our 2023-26 strategy and its focus on alcohol and inequalities, we have developed a language bank, which covers what language to use and to avoid. ias.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

“Alcohol-related homeless deaths highest on record in Scotland. New figures suggest 244 people died while experiencing homelessness in Scotland last year.” National Records of Scotland #Stopthedeaths #addiction #alcohol #homelessness bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

BREAKING NEWS: The next Research Excellence Framework has been pushed back from 2028 to 2029. The REF team has also confirmed a number of other reforms following a consultation. Full story (free to read): researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-res… #REF2028 #REF2029

Delighted that Dr Viji Kuppan (he/him) is part of our wonderful team of researchers on the Rural Racism: Towards An Inclusive Countryside project. Have a look at the link below to learn more about the project - and why it matters to him, to us at The Centre for Hate Studies University of Leicester + hopefully to you #rural #racism

Newsflash from The Centre for Hate Studies HQ 🚨 Special live episode of Hidden Hate now available from wherever you get your podcasts. We’re in conversation with the inspirational CEOs of Stop Hate UK + S.O.P.H.I.E and it’s an emotional listen. More here: hiddenhatepodcast.com/5-live-phoenix…

We are excited to have our research poster ready! Spread the word and RT.

Day 2 at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs was filled with fruitful collaboration with esteemed colleagues! Joined for insightful side events, discussing innovative approaches to tackling the global drug crisis. #InThisTogether #Prevention #Treatment #Recovery

What a week at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs with our global team, 11 events, 2 exhibitions, launch of the Global Position Paper on Recovery and lots of meetings and networking! Our campaign #InThisTogether was a great success. Proud of RUN WFAD DrugFreeAmerica EURAD

My friend and colleague Rachel Holgate-Keighley she/they makes a passionate and compelling case for why we need to make the countryside a place where everyone feels welcome and what we can all do to help. Read her 'collaborative call to action' here: citizen.le.ac.uk/blog/inclusive… End #ruralracism

Check out Professor Corinne Fowler's perspective on rural racism in the Ramblers Association's latest featured story: ramblers.org.uk/feature/person…

“What constitutes women’s recovery from addiction? Examining lived experiences and recovery capital of women from diverse European backgrounds” by Mulka Nisic, David Best, David Patton, Tracey Ford, & Sara Heine #accepted