Data Visualisation is a great way to covey data to readers but sometimes visualisation can go wrong or be very misleading. If you want to get started but don’t know how, take a look at this article. Once you’ve got to grips with the basics, you’re going to want to know what to avoid, so we’ve scoured the internet to look for examples of visualisations that probably need a rethink. — So here are some examples of what not to do when creating visualisations:

Interested in data journalism, data visualisation and analysis and want to go further than using spreadsheets? We have compiled a list of the best places you can visit to learn how to code and then use your coding skills to create incredible visualisations. Many data journalists use data visualisation to…

A Twitter user has alleged the poor state of the accommodation provided to her mother, an NHS worker, by Queen Mary, University of London and claimed that her mother was told to “either stay in […the] accommodation or get sacked”. — Many key workers have had to move away from their families during the COVID-19 crisis in order to protect them from infection. Some have been offered free accommodation at hotels or as with the case of one twitter user’s mother, university accommodation. The twitter user, @jordshunt_, revealed that the NHS…

In recent years, veganism has risen in popularity worldwide with consumer markets reflecting this change. Shops and restaurants now boast a wide array of vegan tailored food, clothing and toiletries. McDonald’s is trialling its vegan burger in Norway. Even the ‘Great British Bake Off’ has adopted a vegan week this year. — There does not seem to be a singular universal reason for this dietary shift but some of the leading reasons include, animal welfare, a greater awareness of the effects of the meat industry on the environment and health concerns. Social media has also had quite a substantial role to play…

Don’t let the far-right own the rights to patriotism — Across the West moderate parties are in trouble: In Germany, America, Britain and many more countries, far-right parties seem to be scoring a string of political victories. Far-right parties tend to be associated with jingoism. The demonstrations of such parties in the UK present typically reoccurring components: a sea of…

Consumer giant Unilever is renaming its lightening range Fair and Lovely to Glow and Lovely, in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. However, in countries where the products are bestsellers, this move is benign; it does nothing to change the ‘lighter is better’ narrative that it has helped to solidify in the minds of many. — Unilever and its Indian subsidiary Hindustan Unilever Limited have been criticised extensively for perpetuating colourism. The skin lightening range with 24bn rupees (£256m) in annual revenue has been popular in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other countries ever since the 1970s when it first hit the market. Numerous advertising campaigns, often…

It may seem to be a remarkably unusual comparison to make. What would a Muslim born in Europe and an Israeli have in common? However, emerging Israeli music artists have touched upon experiences in their music that are all too common for many Muslims in Europe. — “Where are you from? No. Where are you really from?” Many Muslims in Europe, who also tend to be ethnic minorities, are often faced with this situation. It’s a small question that gets asked every day. This question which looks innocuous, is full of meaning. The term “really” poses a…