A NEW exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the University of Bradford has been opened in its Gallery II.

Subveillance, which opened on Friday, is the first of a number of events and exhibitions being held over the next 18 months to celebrate the university’s cultural scene.

It looks at how students have protested and pioneered in past five decades, and includes scripts from political plays performed by students, protest banners and copies of popular student magazine Javelin.

Some of the most striking pieces on display are colourful costumes worn by members of Skinning The Cat, a female trapeze group, that formed in the city.

The Peace Museum has donated a banner used by students for protests against US military base Menwith Hill, near Harrogate.

There are several items linked to one protestor in particular Lindis Percy, a former Peace Studies student and founding member and joint coordinator of the Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases.

She was jailed numerous times for her protests.

The public, especially former students, have also been asked to contribute to the exhibition, and it will grow as more contributions are received.

Helen Kaplinski is the exhibition curator, and has gathered together stories of the university’s history over the past few months.

The exhibition, one of several events that will celebrate the anniversary, runs until December 8. For more information visit brad.ac.uk/gallery/