Goldsmiths Journalism Features

2024-25 · BA History & Journalism · BA HJ 2024-25

From Riot to Reclamation – Reflecting on 40 Years Since the Broadwater Farm Riots

By Suwaibah Iffat by Suwaibah Iffat 04/04/2025

2024-25 · BA History & Journalism · BA HJ 2024-25

‘They couldn’t burn all of us’

Alix Pells delves into the ancient practices of witchcraft in London, exploring the evolution of Wicca’s 20th-century rebrand and meeting with modern covens that continue to challenge centuries-old persecution. From hidden rituals to a thriving community, the legacy of London's witches is alive and well. by Alix Pells 28/03/2025

2024-25 · BA History & Journalism · BA HJ 2024-25

Breaking up with contraception

It once lived in bathroom cupboards and shelves, bedside tables and dressers, handbags and purses, it was a trusted partner. But something has shifted. The pill has become a toxic relationship for women's health. by Lois Bedford 27/03/2025

2024-25 · BA History & Journalism · BA HJ 2024-25

“When you take empathy out of your politics, then I’m not there with you”

In every election, voters are faced with a major choice. For some the choice is easy, whilst for others it may be the hardest decision they’ve made in 4 years - how did policy and identity play a role in the elections of 2024? by Henry Francis

2023-24 · BA History & Journalism · BA HJ 2023-24

From 1924 to 2024: the eagerly anticipated Paris Olympics return

The changes seen at the Games in the last century have been significant. Oliver Smith reports on the biggest sporting event in history by Oliver Smith 22/03/2024

2023-24 · BA History & Journalism · BA HJ 2023-24

The legacy of Nineteen Eighty-Four, experiencing the novel 75 years after its publication.

How do Orwell’s warnings in the legendary dystopian novel get interpreted today? An exploration into the creation of Nineteen Eighty-Four. by Ralph Heseltine