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 […]
Migrants
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 […]
Her new life among cultural diversity and opportunities
After leaving Germany without a return date, she quickly found work and began building a different routine. The city’s international character and stronger earning prospects have reinforced a decision driven by growth and learning.. Javier Duque After spending last summer in her country, Eva Weber* felt the moment […]
Designing buildings, learning resilience as an immigrant
He arrived with limited savings and only three months to secure employment. The city tested his ability to adapt until an opportunity at a renowned practice transformed the course of his professional career. (The Prisma memoirs) Eugenio Blanco This young architect strolls across the millennium bridge, looking at […]















