Soapbox Science 2024 returns this Saturday at Speakers’ Corner in Nottingham. Twelve remarkable speakers— who are women researchers — from @uniofnottingham and @TrentUni —will engage the public with their ground-breaking research.
More details here: https://t.co/o6AVb4d135
@paulwaugh@Nigel_Farage We must allow everyone the right to express an opinion, and for us to listen, reason and debate the point. Speakers' Corner Trust advocates for agreeing to disagree agreeably.... and the right to have access to society through a bank account.
Valuable insights into the development of the adolescent brain through speaking with five key friends. Possible future project for Speakers' Corner Trust @sctforum to work with education partners making this a reality? https://t.co/jCZ6U4fnKA
#Croydon#Funding - Are you passionate about young people? The Young Speakers' Small Grant 2022 is available to fund activity to build confidence, encourage public speaking and inspire healthy debate in Croydon youth! Apply now. DM or see contact info in the flyer below.
So their Lords have spoken. Phew. As chair of the charity Speakers' Corner Trust I feared for the future of our local corners in #Nottingham#Lichfield#Lincoln and others. @BBCNews@BBCPolitics if you want a community view PM me.
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@UKHouseofLords Advent debate 2021 called by @JustinWelby is worth sharing by @sctforum as we champion our civic ability to speak - and listen - with freedom and skill. Join me @LouiseThird, Exec Chair SCT in our work in 2022.
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This disgraceful behaviour by a minority of elected councillors must be stopped if we are to encourage a new generation to step up as officials or council members and preserve our democracy. @tonyroe https://t.co/fImXzfu6AN
Thanks for sharing @petercsbradley. Our chair @LouiseThird spoke recently at Lichfield Speakers' Corner on Covid 19 impact on Local Democracy https://t.co/sye9nvpnG0. We do need to protect the open public spaces to talk and listen to each other.
While Johnson plays the buffoon, he's methodically transforming Britain into an illiberal autocracy. He's hoping that by the time we realise he's sabotaged our hard-won rights as citizens, it'll be too late.
Whatever your politics, if you believe in democracy, this matters.
Interested in public debate, our right to speak freely, and active citizenship?
Speakers’ Corner Trust is looking for a Trustee aged between 18 – 30 years who can bring a fresh, new perspective to our work.
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Speakers’ Corner Trust condemns the attack last Sunday at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park. As the charity that set up several local independent speakers’ corners, we believe that citizens should be able to express lawful ideas without the fear of arrest or violence.
Insightful research on the impacts of #COVID19 on local #democracy. Some big benefits from #Lockdown as well as challenges. A boost to #digital democracy. Councils adapted well to online meetings & comms but new challenges ahead.
@LGAcomms@LGiU@laria
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An interesting opportunity for anyone passionate about democracy and brining like-minded organisations together. https://t.co/1VjAtubxgF @sctforum has signed up to get involved and support @involveUK
‼️WE'RE HIRING: DEMOCRACY NETWORK COORDINATOR ‼️
This is an incredibly important role to develop an exciting new initiative to strengthen the democracy sector.
Find out more 👇 Please share 📢 @JRRT1904@jrct_uk
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Speakers' Corner Trust will watch the progress of this Bill with interest, and can contribute the experience of setting up and managing local speakers' corners in England.
#freedomofexpression#activecitizenship
We have issued a press release welcoming the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. Cancel culture has spread like a virus across university campuses in the last few years and this Bill will act like a vaccine to protect at-risk students and academics. https://t.co/TGN7oajJXW
Speakers' Corner Trust will watch with interest the progress of the HE (Freedom to Speak) Bill. The devil is always in the detail, so we look forward to contributing to the debate. @petercsbradley@louisethird any views? https://t.co/bL6KMp0tt1
On the basis that when things are bad, they can only get better, I’ve been imagining what good may eventually come from the current crisis.
Here are ten thoughts. Feel free to add your own - though be advised that no. 10 is non-negotiable.
#thingscanonlygetbetter
Excellent piece by Izzy Posen of University of Bristol on the need for empathy and common cause on campus. Also a great example of how it's possible - in fact,... https://t.co/5r9Ob2Ay1O