The Spectator, a right wing news magazine owned by Paul Marshall, falsely accused a HOPE not hate journalist of committing a serious criminal offence.
They were forced to retract the story and apologise. But instead of stopping there, The Spectator couldn’t resist one more swing.
Our community is full of inspiring stories, and Emiko's is one we love. A piano student since 2009, she's now teaching a #Piano course at City Lit this Spring. From student to tutor, her journey shows the power of following your passion.
Discover our courses: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/perf...
🎶 Fascinated by German #opera but not quite fluent in the language yet?
City Lit offers intermediate & advanced courses to learn German through the arias and intrigue of your favourite #German opera. Perfect for fans who want to grasp every note.
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/learnin...
Sounds remarkably similar to NS-Ausleseschulen
Curriculum PATHS is committed to delivering empowering history for young people in their unique contexts. We trust in the expertise and professionalism of history teachers to enable this. We depend on teachers like you to collaborate and share units which speak to the PATHS Principles.
Just be grateful that we didn't vote for Badger McBadgeface.
Creepy Zack strikes again
To celebrate Women’s History Month the @endsexisminschools.bsky.social ESIS History team are launching our new resource to support teachers in putting women back into the history they helped create. To learn more, read my first ever blog:
endsexisminschools.org.uk/women-who-ch...
Wendy Warren's inspiring journey with City Lit transformed her career, leading to the publication of her debut picture book, The Bear Who Wanted to Dance. Her story reminds us why we love seeing our students shine.
Discover our courses: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-...
Some mother's son lies in a field
Someone has killed some mother's son today
Head blown up by some soldier's gun
While all the mothers stand and wait
Some mother's son ain't coming home today
Some mothers son ain't got no grave
Proud to celebrate the final day of #CollegesWeek2026 by shining a light on the incredible tutors who make City Lit such a special place to learn.
#LoveOurColleges #CityLit @aoc-info.bsky.social
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Join textile artist Anna Ray at City Lit for a special conversation. Explore her three-decade journey in colour, texture, and history, from installations to her Huguenot silk-weaving legacy.
20 March, 18:30-19:30
Book today: www.citylit.ac.uk/in-conversation-with-anna-ray-textile-artist
Join us on Tuesday 24 March for our Art and Design Foundation Open Day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors on our Foundation Diploma and Pre-Foundation courses, and view our workshops, facilities, and gallery.
Find out more: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/foun...
Augusto's journey highlights how a supportive learning environment can unlock potential. Starting as a waiter, he found new direction with City Lit’s ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Massage and winning the UCLH Excellence Award in 2025.
#LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @aoc-info.bsky.social
Simba always loved music, and City Lit’s Percussion Orchestra helped him take that passion further. Through our collaboration with Royal Academy of Music, he’s grown as a musician and performed for packed audiences.
#CollegesWeek2026 #LoveOurColleges @aoc-info.bsky.social
Looking to build confidence in Spanish, French or Italian? Our free Language Support Sessions give you a relaxed space to practise and ask questions. No pressure, just gentle support at your pace.
More info: www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/languag...
Thackray Museum of Medicine are looking for a new Chair of Trustees! The trust oversees the work of this really special, unique heritage and learning institution with a fantastic team of people: thackraymuseum.co.uk
thackraymuseum.co.uk/about-us/wor... for more details of the role.
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The latest exhibition in the City Lit Gallery comes from our advanced printmaking students! 🔖
Some amazing pieces on show until this Sunday (22nd February).
Sign up for a printmaking class today: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-...
#Printmaking
Build practical, career‑ready skills in 1–2 years, without the university price tag.
Get the training you need to move forward with purpose.
Explore where your ambition could take you:
www.citylit.ac.uk/one-to-two-y...
For more info, submission and registration visit heirnetonline.com/heirnet-2026...
HEIRNET 2026 Call for Papers!
See you all in Padova, Italy! #heirnet26
Reading, writing and learning languages are not just useful skills. New research shows they can help protect brain health and lower dementia risk.
That is why adult education matters at every age. Every new skill is an investment in your future and mind, and it's never too late to start!
Teaching the Wars of the Roses to 6th Formers? Our online schools conference is coming up quickly. Book now! Historians such as Prof John Watts, @jllaynesmith.bsky.social & @seanc1509.bsky.social will talk on Late Medieval Kingship, Margaret of Anjou, etc. www.warsoftheroses.com/schools-onli...
Turn your dream of becoming a counsellor into a reality.
With City Lit’s advanced #counselling courses, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and professional foundations to support others — all at a fraction of university costs.
Discover more: www.citylit.ac.uk/one-to-two-y...
And the question is - why? Why are they so hyped up? And in whose interests do they serve?
High school learning was serious and stressful at times. 😨
But as an adult, it doesn't have to be that way. 🤝
Learning's actually one of life's great pleasures - and that's what we encourage at City Lit!
Rediscover the joy of learning for fun: www.citylit.ac.uk/learning-is-...
#LearnForFun
Ah, but Ed, Manchester doesn't have Whitelocks
Orwell was only half right.
Big Brother is watching us, but we also pay for the privilege of being watched.
