Cambridge University became the last university in England to have all-female colleges after Oxford’s St Hilda’s College opened its doors to men in 2008. Some may question whether this kind of single sex living and education is old fashioned. Is it necessary in a society where gender equality is becoming more prevalent? To find out more, watch the video below:
A sense of tranquility at the Quidenham Carmelite Monastery is one you would expect of a Catholic convent where the nuns live in almost complete silence, and it’s certainly one that lingers… Most of the time.
However, I’m told it’s not always a placid and peaceful atmosphere within the walls of the cloisters, as under the habit of each nun lies a normal woman, like you and me. Listen to this podcast where Sister Stephanie tells me about the trials and tribulations of squabbles in silence:
No Men Allowed 