Exceptional epidemics: AIDS still deserves a global response

Well as I sat here struggling along with my dissertation, I received notice that an article I co-authored while at HEARD  entitled "Exceptional epidemics: AIDS still deserves a global response" has been published in the academic journal Globalization and Health.

The article is a commentary on the AIDS Exceptionalism debate, which is crucial in terms of international mobilization in response to the epidemic. You can read it HERE.

Meanwhile, I’m cheered up by the reminder that I can indeed write a coherent sentence or two, and re-energised to tuck back into the struggles of academia.

Bill Huntley Memorial Peace Seminar

Just over a week ago a fantastic event was held at the University of Bradford – and yes I am bragging! Class seven of the Rotary World Peace Fellows (that’s me and the crazy crew I hang out with) hosted the best Bill Huntley Memorial Peace Seminar yet.

It took a lot of work (especially on behalf of some Rotarians who are very generous with their time), and was a bit stressful at times – but we pulled it off. I was a little nervous to be the first speaker in the morning, but very happy to have the chance to talk about Abigail Housing – the charity I’ve been working with. And once I was done I could relax and enjoy the rest of the day, which included excellent thought provoking presentations by fellow colleagues as well as a number of guest speakers.

There were also a few tears shed – mostly happy over the joy we’ve experienced throughout the last year, a lot of grateful tears for the support from Rotary, the university and friends, and a few sad tears that our Rotary World Peace Fellowship would soon be coming to an end.

It was a remarkable day – see this news article for  more  info