February at Glasgow Film Theatre: cinephilia, resistance and radical romance
Glasgow Film Theatre’s February 2026 programme brings together auteur cinema, queer histories, international filmmaking and inclusive access events. With seasons dedicated to Jean-Luc Godard, German cinema and radical queer film, alongside major new releases and accessible screenings, GFT continues to position cinema as both archive and living cultural space.
How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?
Aimee Grant & Rebecca Ellis discuss just how realistic Mattel’s new Autistic Barbie is, and the value of autistic representation in mainstream toy markets.
Lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety
Gio Dolcecore Assistant Professor, Social Work, Mount Royal University gives a brief history of ‘lavender marriages’ and discusses the survival implications of the arrangement.
Heated Rivalry matters in a sporting culture that still sidelines queer men
Joe Sheldon, Postgraduate Researcher, Department of Sociology, Social Policy, and Criminology, University of Liverpool, discusses the importance of queer representation in male sports.
Why people believe misinformation even when they’re told the facts
Kelly Fincham, Programme director, BA Global Media, Lecturer media and communications, University of Galway discusses why people choose to believe misinformation despite information being proven otherwise.
Seven Dials Playhouse Announces 2026 Recipients of first steps and Next Step Artist Initiatives
Seven Dials Playhouse has announced the first 2026 recipients of first steps and Next Step, two funded initiatives supporting theatre-makers developing new work across speculative theatre, drag, musical performance and archival practice.
Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it
Yang Ding Lecturer in Marketing, University of Reading and Xuchang Chen, Lecturer in International Business and Strategy, Henley Business School, University of Reading discuss why consumers continue to purchase fast fashion, even when they hate it.
Treasure the emotional connections to the clothes you have and style could be a whole lot more sustainable
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Author Lee Mattocks - Senior Lecturer, Fashion, Knitwear and Textile design, Nottingham Trent University discusses how our emotional connection to clothing can help combat textile waste.
Féroce meets: Kári Þór Barry
Following our feature on Frivolous Cartoons, we speak with designer Kári Þór Barry about the ideas shaping the collection.
Féroce Meets: Mia McGrath
Mia McGrath discusses the realities of content creation, the pressures of platform driven work, and how Frugal Chic™ has evolved into both an aesthetic and a financial philosophy shaped by taste, restraint and cultural context.
Don’t Tell Nanna: Natasha Björnsson-
A digital illustration project by Natasha Björnsson-Merrick exploring surreal portraiture, psychological themes and symbolic form through disciplined line work and contemporary visual language.
Why is everybody rebranding in 2026?
Why Everyone Wants a 2026 Rebrand and What It Really Says About Us
Self-Study Curriculums: The Antidote to Brainrot
Everyone is sick of meaningless content, consumerism and AI slop, so are turning to self-study to heal their brains