Journal

7 October, 2025 Field notes

A ‘traditional’ man is hard to find

What does ‘traditional masculinity’ really mean? Historian Jessica Meyer explores its shifting history, contradictions, and impact on gender debates today.

3 October, 2025 Insights

Young Men & Misogyny – Insights from Leeds Women’s Aid

Young men, misogyny & social media: Leeds Women’s Aid explores harmful online influences, healthy role models, and breaking the cycle of abuse.

3 October, 2025 Field notes

A Trip to the Theatre of Psychological Resilience: Heroic Tale or Melodrama?

Is resilience a heroic triumph or everyday survival? Explore how psychology reshapes resilience beyond myths of grit, toughness, and melodrama.

28 September, 2025 Interview

Conversations from #LIFI25: Natasha Rattu

In our latest #LIFI25 speaker series interview, we sit down with Natasha to discuss her work, the urgent need for cultural and systemic change, honour-based abuse and the power of advocacy in giving survivors a voice.

26 September, 2025 Interview

Conversations from #LIFI25: Andrew Pain

Our #LIFI25 speaker series continues with Andrew Pain, an award-winning speaker and advocate who uses his platform to challenge stigma and raise awareness around domestic abuse.

25 September, 2025 Interview

Conversations from #LIFI25: Richard Pomfrett

In our #LIFI25 speaker series, we hear from Andrew Pomfrett, an experienced commentator on masculinity and society.

25 September, 2025 Field notes

Living with Dementia: A Lawyer’s Story of Family and Care

We asked Weightmans, a partner of #LIFI25, to share a personal perspective on dementia. Private Wealth Partner Michele Wightman tells a story of family, care, and the law.