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 engagement with minority issues.
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New Publication
We are delighted to share a new article by CMR Academic Exchange Fellow Dr. Ruxandra Ana, published in the Dance Research Journal (Cambridge University Press). “Cuban-Style Salsa: Intersections of Tourism-Led Entrepreneurship and Dancing Personal Development” explores how Cuban-style salsa serves as both a cultural practice and a tool for personal and economic transformation. Through a
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New Publication
We are thrilled to announce that CMR Academic Exchange Fellow Dr. Ruxandra Ana has published a new article in Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power. “Modes of Embodiment: Exercising Agency through Afro-Cuban Dance” delves into the agentive power of Afro-Cuban dance within the global dance industry. Dr. Ana follows the professional journeys of dancers,
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Welcoming New Assistant Director
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Gurchathen Sanghera from International Relations as he steps down from his role as Assistant Director of the Centre for Minority Research (CMR). Gurchathen played a crucial role in the establishment and development of the Centre, and his dedication has been invaluable in shaping its direction.
Centre for Minorities Research, University of St Andrews