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Social Justice and Bridging Histories | The Enterprise Sessions with Joanna Burch-Brown
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What can we learn from our history to make positive changes for the future? Professor Michele Barbour investigates this question with Dr Joanna Burch-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Co-Chair of the Bristol Histories Commission, and Co-Director of Bridging Histories. Joanna talks about her work to celebrate diversity, empower people, and foster a sense of collective heritage.
⭐Highlights
- Learn how the Countering Colston campaign and the removal of Edward Colston’s statue during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 shaped Bridging Histories’ grassroots approach to community engagement.
- Joanna reflects on her background growing up in Virginia and the Appalachian Mountains, shaping her perspective on the importance of community and social change.
- Find out how you can take part in Bridging Histories signature activities. Submit poetry and recipes. Learn about your street’s history. Explore family histories. Discover the monuments and memorials in your area. Be a changemaker.
🌐 About the Enterprise Sessions
The Enterprise Sessions bring together a diverse mix of company founders and researchers who talk openly about their personal experiences of forming spin-outs and start-ups, raising capital, academic-industry partnerships and the joys of translating research discoveries into real-world impact.
The series aims to inform, inspire and challenge myths and stereotypes about research commercialisation and how businesses and universities can work together to tackle society's biggest challenges.
👍 Like, Share, Subscribe, Explore
If you found this episode inspiring or informative, please don’t forget to like and share. Visit our website or subscribe to the University of Bristol’s YouTube channel for more Enterprise Sessions.
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/enterprise-sessions
🔗 Connect with Bridging Histories and the University of Bristol
Bridging Histories website: https://bridginghistories.com/
Bridging Histories on X: https://twitter.com/HistoryBridging
University of Bristol’s Commercialisation team: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/business/innovate-and-grow/research-commercialisation/
392 episodes
Manage episode 400860646 series 2680968
What can we learn from our history to make positive changes for the future? Professor Michele Barbour investigates this question with Dr Joanna Burch-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Co-Chair of the Bristol Histories Commission, and Co-Director of Bridging Histories. Joanna talks about her work to celebrate diversity, empower people, and foster a sense of collective heritage.
⭐Highlights
- Learn how the Countering Colston campaign and the removal of Edward Colston’s statue during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 shaped Bridging Histories’ grassroots approach to community engagement.
- Joanna reflects on her background growing up in Virginia and the Appalachian Mountains, shaping her perspective on the importance of community and social change.
- Find out how you can take part in Bridging Histories signature activities. Submit poetry and recipes. Learn about your street’s history. Explore family histories. Discover the monuments and memorials in your area. Be a changemaker.
🌐 About the Enterprise Sessions
The Enterprise Sessions bring together a diverse mix of company founders and researchers who talk openly about their personal experiences of forming spin-outs and start-ups, raising capital, academic-industry partnerships and the joys of translating research discoveries into real-world impact.
The series aims to inform, inspire and challenge myths and stereotypes about research commercialisation and how businesses and universities can work together to tackle society's biggest challenges.
👍 Like, Share, Subscribe, Explore
If you found this episode inspiring or informative, please don’t forget to like and share. Visit our website or subscribe to the University of Bristol’s YouTube channel for more Enterprise Sessions.
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/enterprise-sessions
🔗 Connect with Bridging Histories and the University of Bristol
Bridging Histories website: https://bridginghistories.com/
Bridging Histories on X: https://twitter.com/HistoryBridging
University of Bristol’s Commercialisation team: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/business/innovate-and-grow/research-commercialisation/
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