Creative HE zines

Zines are informal, self-published booklets that have historically been created by marginalised groups to express their voices. These voices are both personal and political, covering topics as wide as race and racism; queer experiences; countercultural movements; music and feminism - but do they have a place in academia? We argue that - when used thoughtfully - zines can be valuable both as a pedagogical tool and as a form of assessment that can evaluate effectiveness of students' communication.