Voices Magazine

'If I were to move back to India, I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else'. Image (c) stephaniemonot, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 20 April 2017 - 15:00

My experience living in an Indian megacity

Teaching assistant Natalie Lever gives her advice on how to thrive in one of the world's biggest cities.

Tags: Study outside the UK

'Everything has to work on a smartphone, so course design will be mobile-responsive.' Image (c) DariuszSankowski, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 19 April 2017 - 15:20

Will online courses overtake the traditional degree?

Simon Nelson, the CEO of online learning platform FutureLearn, gives his predictions about online learning.

Tags: Universities and higher education, Professional development, Technology, English language, Learning resources

'My hope is to see creative Chinese auteurs, directors and writers emerge who strive to realise a vision.' Image 'Monkey King: Hero Returns', used with permission.

Date: 30 March 2017 - 16:49

What is working in China's animation industry like?

How can you build a career as an animator in China? We asked Christopher Colman, a member of our Generation UK: China Network.

Tags: Work outside the UK, Creative Economy, Visual Arts, Professional development

'People live in colourful wooden houses, some with grass roofs, where the occasional cheeky sheep can be spotted grazing.' Image (c) Rav_, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 27 March 2017 - 16:30

A guide to the Faroe Islands

Eir Nolsøe, a radio journalist from the Faroe Islands, tells us about her home country, on the occasion of this year's Nordic Matters festival at the Southbank Centre in London.

Tags: Cultural relations, History

'The universal message of the film is about change, and how to embrace it.' Film still (c) 'Where We Are Now', directed by Lucie Rachel.

Date: 23 March 2017 - 16:33

Lucie Rachel: 'Accept and love who you are'

Lucie Rachel directed 'Where We Are Now', one of five short films on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, which form this year's #FiveFilms4Freedom.

Tags: Film, Equal opportunities and diversity

'If you're watching the film, I hope you remember the wonder, longing, awkwardness and joy of your first crush.' Film still (c) 'Crush', directed by Rosie Westhoff

Date: 22 March 2017 - 18:21

Rosie Westhoff: 'I don't believe in love at first sight'

Rosie Westhoff, the writer, director, and producer of 'Crush', talks about the experience of making her first short film, which was selected for #FiveFilms4Freedom in 2017.

Tags: Film, Equal opportunities and diversity

'The most important thing is that Jamie wants to be loved, and maybe so do you.' Film still (c) 'Jamie', directed by Christopher Manning.

Date: 21 March 2017 - 15:15

Christopher Manning: 'Film gave me the sense I wasn't alone'

Christopher Manning wrote and directed 'Jamie', one of five short films on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, which form this year's #FiveFilms4Freedom.

Tags: Film, Equal opportunities and diversity

'Social entrepreneurs need to be creative in finding funds.' Image by FraukeFeind, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 17 March 2017 - 18:42

Seven ways to run a social enterprise on less money

No money, no problem? Charles Oham, of the University of Greenwich, explains why social enterprises can run on more than just cash.

Tags: Creative Economy, Professional development

'In Poland, literature is valued and rewarded.' Image (c) Magic Madzik, licensed under CC BY-2.0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 16 March 2017 - 08:00

Six Polish books that should be translated into English

Polish translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones recommends six books by contemporary Polish authors, which have not yet been translated and published in English.

Tags: Arts, Literature

'Reviewers of funding applications are far more likely to award grants to applicants with strong overseas networks.' Image (c) PublicDomainPictures, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.

Date: 15 March 2017 - 15:26

How to successfully apply for international research funding

What's the best way to sort through overseas research opportunities, and make your application stand out? We asked Huw Merfyn Hughes of Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Tags: Universities and higher education, Professional development, Study outside the UK, Work outside the UK

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