An in-depth discussion on belonging, integration and cohesion, part of World in Westminster festival.
HOMELandS (Hub On Migration, Exile, Languages and Spaces) at the University of Westminster cordially invites you to join us for a conversation on the issues of belonging and inclusion in the context of migration in the UK and beyond.
How important is it to belong? Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK are at risk of being subject to exclusionary narratives, propagated by extremist groups. This leads to their stigmatisation, increasing risk of tensions and fragmentation within their communities. We ask: what is the extent of the problem? How effective are current measures (and by whom) in building trust and preventing polarisation? How can initiatives which promote belonging, social cohesion and integration be developed?
In an ever ‘globalising’ world perpetuated by increased mobility, this event offers an insight into building societies which support the well-being of all members, reduce exclusion and marginalisation and foster a sense of belonging and security. In true World in Westminster fashion, this event is open to all. We hope you are able to join, to feel included and to belong.
The event is chaired by Lilian Miles (Professor of Sustainability and Social Enterprise at the University of Westminster) and Cangbai Wang (Reader and Co-Director of HOMELandS at the University of Westminster)
Speakers
- Dr Julie Marsh, an artist, researcher at CREAM (The Centre for Research and Education in Arts and Media) at the University of Westminster
- Dr Emma De Angelis, Editor of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Journal, a leading defence and security journal
- Dr Dina Mansour-Ille, Senior Research Editor at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
- Dr. Antonio Giustozzi, Senior Research Fellow at RUSI, where he has focused on Afghanistan, the Taliban's de facto government and the Islamic State
Event location
UG07, University of Westminster, Regent Street, London, UK
