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Goldsmiths, University of London
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A close-knit community, a rich academic heritage, a creative powerhouse, a thought-provoking place. The official account for Goldsmiths.
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Sep 30, 2020
    Replying to @GeorgeGreenwood
    It is an installation called ‘Grounding’ by the artist and MFA student Rafael Perez Evans. His work is part of Goldsmiths' MFA degree show. Rafael has arranged for the carrots to be removed at the end of the exhibition and donated to farm animals. rafaelperezevans.com/grounding/
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Feb 13, 2019
    Goldsmiths is launching the first MA in Black British History: explore 500 years of people, events and ideas from the black Tudors, abolitionists and Victorians to Windrush
    MA Black British History launches at Goldsmiths
    From gold.ac.uk
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    May 20, 2019
    How do you encourage children to enjoy reading? On Saturday, Goldsmiths Professor of Children's Literature @MichaelRosenYes hosted a day of discussion and workshops. Here, he tells us how to promote reading for pleasure and why it's so valuable
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Aug 13, 2017
    Unveiled. A brand new plaque in New Cross to commemorate the Battle of Lewisham, that took place on 13 Aug 1977.  #onthisday #Lewisham1977
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Jun 28, 2023
    “Michael Rosen has a rare, invaluable gift: the ability to address the most serious matters of life in a spirit of joy, humour and hope,” Congratulations @MichaelRosenYes, @GoldsmithsEng, winner of the prestigious 2023 PEN Pinter prize👏
    theguardian.com
    Author Michael Rosen wins 2023 PEN Pinter prize for ‘fearless’ body of work
    Writer of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is a ‘passionate linguist, gifted humanist, national treasure and ambassador of gibberish’
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Sep 20, 2018
    We’re bringing our cleaning services in-house, meaning our cleaners will get employment benefits in line with other Goldsmiths staff. Council has just approved the move – now we'll work with the cleaners and @unisontweets reps to make this happen smoothly. gold.ac.uk/about/statemen…
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Aug 5, 2019
    “I especially look forward to… beginning our collective work of insisting that the histories of Black British people are central to the discipline of history as a whole.” Dr Christienna Fryar has been appointed Lecturer in Black British History @seefryar
    Dr Christienna Fryar to lead new MA Black British History programme
    From gold.ac.uk
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Jul 28, 2017
    40 yrs ago people of Lewisham marched against fascism. Now, Goldsmiths is leading #Lewisham1977 anniversary events: gold.ac.uk/events/battle-…
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Apr 26, 2018
    Goldsmiths-based Forensic Architecture has been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2018 @ForensicArchi @Tate #TurnerPrize
    Forensic Architecture shortlisted for Turner Prize
    From gold.ac.uk
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    May 9, 2018
    “London achieved a high rating for being a very international city, with high levels of tolerance and diversity.” London ranked as the best city in the world for university students.
    London student
    London ranked top city for students
    From bbc.co.uk
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    May 1, 2019
    From today cleaning at Goldsmiths is in-house, with our new colleagues getting better pay, access to good pensions, improved sick pay and increased holiday allowance as a result of being directly employed by the College. Find out more here: gold.ac.uk/about/statemen…
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Jun 2, 2020
    We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Black students, colleagues, graduates and friends. We condemn racism in all its forms. We admit our failings and know we are all responsible for making change. Today we will be taking part in #blackoutuesday
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Oct 30, 2019
    "Anyone who comes here today and in the future will know about the Battle of Lewisham." A new public artwork has been unveiled outside Goldsmiths Library on Lewisham Way. Here, we find out why it matters
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    Goldsmiths, University of London
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    Oct 26, 2019
    Today’s the day! After two years of consultation with the local community, we’re unveiling a new mural to commemorate the 1977 Battle of Lewisham.