University of Leicester’s Centre for Hate Studies Finalist at Royal Television Society Awards 2024
The University of Leicester is proud to announce that the Centre for Hate Studies was a finalist at the prestigious Royal Television Society Awards 2024 in the category of Production.
This recognition comes for the Centre's groundbreaking documentary, Revisiting the Harms of Hate, which sheds light on the human impacts of hate crime and the systemic issues that fuel hostility in the current climate. It was awarded by The Royal Television Society Awards, which is considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the British television industry, recognising excellence in broadcasting and digital media.
This achievement comes a decade after the Centre’s first film was released, the Harms of Hate, which won a the Royal Television Society Award when it was released.
The Centre for Hate Studies, a world-leading research centre whose core mission is to transform responses to hate through its ground-breaking research, collaborated with the University of Leicester’s in-house video team to produce the documentary.
Revisiting the Harms of Hate, which was first premiered in November 2023, offers raw and emotional insights into the experiences of four individuals affected by hate crime and the underlying societal issues that underpin these acts.
Professor Neil Chakraborti, Founding Director of the Centre for Hate Studies and the film’s Director, expressed his pride in the achievement:
“We are honoured to be a finalist for this award. It’s a testament to the hard work of our team and to the courage of the individuals who shared their stories on camera. Our aim with this film was to highlight the impacts of toxic behaviours that affect countless people on a daily basis, sparking vital conversations around hate, hostility and harassment. Being recognised by the Royal Television Society reiterates the importance of these conversations.”
Alex Panton, Visual Content Producer, who supported the film’s production said:
"Revisiting the Harms of Hate shines a light on an important subject. It was a privilege to be able to contribute towards the project and create a documentary that can be used for years to come, raising awareness of issues within marginalised communities."
The documentary features powerful personal accounts from victims of hate crime, alongside evidence-based and victim-led calls for action to address prejudice in all its guises. It highlights the Centre’s commitment to not only understanding hate crime but also to promoting strategies for prevention and justice.
Since its release, Revisiting the Harms of Hate has been widely praised for its impact, becoming an essential resource for educators, criminal justice bodies and community groups. It has won both the Hate Crime Network’s Sophie and Slyvia Lancaster award and Learning on Screen’s best Education Film (in-house). The documentary continues to be used as a tool to raise awareness and foster discussion on the pressing issue of hate crime in today’s society.
This recognition comes for the Centre's groundbreaking documentary, Revisiting the Harms of Hate, which sheds light on the human impacts of hate crime and the systemic issues that fuel hostility in the current climate. It was awarded by The Royal Television Society Awards, which is considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the British television industry, recognising excellence in broadcasting and digital media.
This achievement comes a decade after the Centre’s first film was released, the Harms of Hate, which won a the Royal Television Society Award when it was released.
The Centre for Hate Studies, a world-leading research centre whose core mission is to transform responses to hate through its ground-breaking research, collaborated with the University of Leicester’s in-house video team to produce the documentary.
Revisiting the Harms of Hate, which was first premiered in November 2023, offers raw and emotional insights into the experiences of four individuals affected by hate crime and the underlying societal issues that underpin these acts.
Professor Neil Chakraborti, Founding Director of the Centre for Hate Studies and the film’s Director, expressed his pride in the achievement:
“We are honoured to be a finalist for this award. It’s a testament to the hard work of our team and to the courage of the individuals who shared their stories on camera. Our aim with this film was to highlight the impacts of toxic behaviours that affect countless people on a daily basis, sparking vital conversations around hate, hostility and harassment. Being recognised by the Royal Television Society reiterates the importance of these conversations.”
Alex Panton, Visual Content Producer, who supported the film’s production said:
"Revisiting the Harms of Hate shines a light on an important subject. It was a privilege to be able to contribute towards the project and create a documentary that can be used for years to come, raising awareness of issues within marginalised communities."
The documentary features powerful personal accounts from victims of hate crime, alongside evidence-based and victim-led calls for action to address prejudice in all its guises. It highlights the Centre’s commitment to not only understanding hate crime but also to promoting strategies for prevention and justice.
Since its release, Revisiting the Harms of Hate has been widely praised for its impact, becoming an essential resource for educators, criminal justice bodies and community groups. It has won both the Hate Crime Network’s Sophie and Slyvia Lancaster award and Learning on Screen’s best Education Film (in-house). The documentary continues to be used as a tool to raise awareness and foster discussion on the pressing issue of hate crime in today’s society.