How can museums, traditionally visual spaces, become more accessible to visually impaired audiences? In this episode, Renato Trotta, a PhD candidate in Museum and Gallery Studies, explores the tensions between ocularcentric institutions and the need for non-visual engagement. He shares insights from his interdisciplinary research, drawing from museology, social sciences, critical disability theory, and psychology. … Read more
We are pleased to share a new article by Phd Candidate Sarah Edgcumbe, produced for Researching Internal Displacement’s Middle East Research Network on Internal Displacement (MERNID). The piece explores the challenges and complexities faced by returnee Iraqi Gypsies and Bedouin, emphasizing the urgent need for consultation with these communities on their protection and (re)integration needs. Drawing on research from 2021, … Read more
Join us on the latest CMR seminar series as we bring together scholars exploring the complexities of reconciliation in an era defined by intensive transformations. Amidst the chaos of the contemporary world—where the future paradoxically poses as both a source of hope and an abyss of uncertainty—reconciliation offers a potential framework for forging pathways towards … Read more
In this episode of the CMR Podcast, Allan Mjomba Majalia, a third-year PhD student in Sustainable Development at the University of St Andrews, School of Geography and Sustainable Development, delves into the Indigenous and local knowledge of fisher folk in Kenya and Ghana. He examines how marine social science—a Western epistemological framework—intersects with African ontologies … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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. … Read more
The CMR Podcast is back with its 4th season, bringing fresh perspectives and engaging conversations on key issues surrounding minority research. Episode 1: Christian minorities of Egypt In the season premiere, Sara Allam Shaltout, a PhD candidate at the School of International Relations, delves into the intricate dynamics of church-state relations in Egypt and their … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more