The Centre for Minorities Research (CMR) supports academic dialogue and real-time action on one of the most urgent global challenges of our time: achieving meaningful, intersectional engagement with vulnerable populations. Bringing together an outstanding team from across the University of St Andrews and beyond, CMR facilitates cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary debate, and knowledge application to promote empowerment and engagement with minority issues.
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CMR at Mind & Matter: A Day of Discovery and Inspiration
At the recent Mind & Matter: A Day of Discovery and Inspiration for Curious Minds, CMR was proudly represented by PhD students Rory Cassie, Connor Eckersall, and Yichi Zhang. They presented a thought-provoking poster titled “Modern Minorities”. The Modern Minorities project is a collaborative effort that highlights the ongoing research of CMR’s talented PhD students…
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Celebration Event for Laidlaw Scholars – Sophie Cooper
Recently, the University of St Andrews hosted a Celebration Event for Laidlaw Scholars, featuring a showcase of the research and leadership projects developed by the current cohort of Laidlaw Scholars. The event marked a significant milestone, celebrating a decade of the Laidlaw Foundation’s impactful presence at St Andrews through the Scholarship! At this event, CMR…
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Introducing Dr. Ruxandra Ana, New Academic Exchange Fellow
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ruxandra Ana as the new Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange Fellow at the University of St Andrews’ Centre for Minorities Research (CMR). Dr. Ana will be with us from October 2024 to August 2026, conducting an in-depth anthropological study titled The Pain of Cuba: Women, Emotions, and Embodied…
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