This episode of our Value Talks series explores the power of student activism, and how we can channel our creativity to make lasting impact on the world around us. Host Tim Ogu is joined by three recent LCC graduates - disability and accessibility advocate Abi Chapman, designer and eco-muralist Nicki Deux, and LCC Changemaker Alex Goodall - to discuss how we can use our voices to effect change, the importance of co-creation, and how we can become better allies to the communities we work for, with and within.

Topics:

• Areas of specialism
• Art as activism
• Engaging beyond yourself
• Why are student voices so powerful?
• The roles of universities in inspiring change
• The title of ‘activist’
• Proudest achievements
• What change do you want to see in the world?
• How can people drive change?

About the speakers:

Abi Chapman is a disability advocate, spokesperson and founder of The Accessibility Project – a social enterprise centred on community, accessibility and inclusion. Abi graduated from MA Design for Social Innovation and Sustainable Futures at London College of Communication.

Nicki Deux is an eco-muralist and climate activist who explores how design can enhance social, mental and environmental health. A graduate of MA Design for Social Innovation and Sustainable Futures at LCC, Nicki has also collaborated with the UAL Climate Emergency Network through projects that bring together creative practice and collective action.

Alex Goodall has experience as both an LCC Changemaker and member of the Decolonising Wikipedia Network – two University initiatives dedicated to enhancing and embedding social and racial justice both within and beyond the curriculum. Alex graduated from BA (Hons) Sound Arts at London College of Communication.

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication.

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/LXpc8iGib3s

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

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