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Prison food: what we learned from organising food-themed art workshops for women prisoners

There are two common misconceptions about food in British prisons: that it is either not fit for human consumption, or too luxurious to be enjoyed by those in prison. The artworks produced by the women prisoners in our project broke…

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Have you fallen for the myth of ‘I can’t draw’? Do it anyway – and reap the rewards

This article is part of a series explaining how readers can learn the skills to take part in activities that academics love doing as part of their work. Drawing is a powerful tool of communication. It helps build self-understanding and…