Being an immigrant is not easy, even in one of the most multicultural countries in the world. Amid growing anti-immigration rhetoric, the effects of Brexit and increasingly restrictive government measures, thousands of foreign-born residents face uncertainty, discrimination and daily barriers in an increasingly polarised society.
Migrants
Discovering everyday China through Latin American eyes
Multiculturalism and diaspora. The growing relationship between China and the Spanish-speaking world is creating new academic opportunities, as young foreigners build communities and adapt to different forms of social interaction. Yi ZOU Although the Latin American population is a minority in China, exchange students explore its culture with […]
Immigrant stories: Ties that bring two worlds together
Relationships between Latin Americans and Britons have created cultural bridges beyond the traditional drivers of migration. Shared experiences, languages and ambitions have encouraged new forms of social integration. Mario López-Goicoechea Latin emigration is fundamentally due to political and economic reasons. But there is another cause which allows these […]
Three days of an immigrant in a London prison
This is my story. I arrived there on 14 February 2010. A day earlier, in the early morning; the police arrested me in a street in east London for carrying a knife. Yes, it was a foolish act and even though it did not lead to any physical or material harm, it did cause me and my family much unrest and distress for several days.
An immigrant far from home, but close to his ambitions
Learning to live independently, navigating a major city and adapting to unfamiliar surroundings became part of the journey. He now hopes to continue his education and build a professional career in Britain. Alejandro left Spain when he was eighteen to study law in London. He is now twenty one and […]
















