Alice Jaspars
Culture Editor for Leaders of Great Britain
Articles published by Alice Jaspars - Page 4
Coronavirus delays release of next Bond film
Producers of the James Bond film franchise have delayed the release date of the film from April to November in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.
Professor Selina Todd no platformed at event she helped to organise
The decision to ban Professor Selina Todd from an event she helped to organise has been reviewed as part of a “no platforming” investigation by Exeter College.
Grayson Perry first British visual artist to win the Erasmus prize in over 50 years
Grayson Perry is the first British visual artist to win the prestigious Erasmus award in over 50 years.
Copper Hewitt “focused on the future” despite losing $5 million gift
Judy Francis Zankel has announced she will no longer include the Copper Hewitt museum in her will following the dismissal of former director, Caroline Baumann.
Professor Dame Mary Beard rejected as British Museum trustee by No. 10
The Observer have revealed that classicist Professor Dame Mary Beard was rejected as a trustee of the British Museum by Downing Street due to her pro-European views.
Hunt: "we honour the genius of the high Renaissance by repainting and reinterpreting the vast gallery"
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael, the Italian painter and artist.
Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson announce pregnancy
Carrie Symonds and her partner Boris Johnson have announced that they are expecting a baby in early summer and are engaged.
Sir Michael Barber announces university application overhaul
Sir Michael Barber, chair of the Office for Students, has announced plans to restructure the university admissions process.
Court of Appeal rules Heathrow’s third runway illegal
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, a group of London councils and environmental charities, have successfully won their case in a Court of Appeal preventing the Heathrow expansion.
Call me Harry: Duke of Sussex promotes eco-tourism at Scottish conference
The Duke of Sussex has disclosed he ought to be referred to simply as Harry following plans to drop the SussexRoyal brand earlier this month.
Chief executive of Disney steps down
Disney’s chief executive, Robert A. Iger, has announced his retirement from the post in a shock announcement yesterday.
Former head of Cooper Hewitt museum comments on her resignation
Following her resignation on 7 February due to an alleged conflict of interest surrounding her wedding, Caroline Baumann, the former head of the Cooper Hewitt design museum has provided a statement to Artnet News.
Leader of Britain’s medics tells doctors not to “sit on their hands”
Carrie MacEwen, chairwoman of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, told the Times that doctors need to take responsibility for improving the NHS and to stop complaining.
Assange Extradition case begins
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been referred to as no more than an “ordinary” criminal at the beginning of an extradition case against him yesterday.
Weinstein found guilty of rape
Harvey Weinstein, former film producer, has been found guilty of a felony sex crime and rape following his trial.
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