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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP)
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Research Centre for the Movement of People: Flight, Migration, Mobility and Renewal. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at @aberuni.bsky.social. Led by @andreahammel.bsky.social‬
Thanks to everyone who attended our launch event at the Senedd on Tuesday! It was a successful evening with speeches from Elin Jones MS, @andreahammel.bsky.social, @jacksargeantms.bsky.social, Victoria Kazymova, Iryna Kolpakova, Mohamad Karkoubi and Morris Brodie.

Exhibition on until 22 Jan 2026
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Our exhibition setup at the Senedd is now complete! You can join us at the launch event for 'Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales' on 11 Nov at 18.00

@aberuni.bsky.social @prifaber.bsky.social @andreahammel.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our exhibition is moving to @senedd.wales ! After finishing its run at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on 26 October we will be showcasing 'Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales' in the Senedd Gallery space from 7 November to 22 January.

senedd.wales/visit/exhibi...

#displacement #refugees #wales
Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales
This exhibition includes artwork, artefacts and migration stories of those displaced to Wales during the first half of the 20th century. Dates: 7 November 2025 - 22 January 2026.
senedd.wales
September 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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At Aberystwyth Arts Centre for the exhibition "Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales" yesterday, by
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Featured is the 1923 bardic chair from Cemaes, Ynys Môn (Anglesey) which was carved by Émile De Vynck, a Belgian Refugee. refugeesinrhyl.wordpress.com/chairs/
June 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who came to our exhibition launch on Saturday! We were so pleased to be able to share stories of displacement past and present with so many people. The exhibition is open until 26 October at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

#refugees #war #displacement @aberuni.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our exhibition launches tomorrow! Join us in Gallery 2 of the Aberystwyth Arts Centre from 4.30pm to 6pm to learn more about war and displacement in Wales

#exhibition #war #wales #displacement
June 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The exhibition "Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales" launches on 14 June in Gallery 2 of the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Later in the year it will relocate to The Senedd. More here: aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/lives-war-an...
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June 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Some publicity for our upcoming exhibition 'Unsettled Lives' from @royalhistsoc.org

The launch is on 14 June at 1630 in Gallery 2 of the Aberystwyth Arts Centre

royalhistsoc.org/calendar/uns...

#refugees #war #displacement #wales #history @aberuni.bsky.social
Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales – EXHIBITION LAUNCH | RHS
royalhistsoc.org
May 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Our exhibition 'Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales' opens next month. It showcases the stories of refugees, prisoners of war, evacuees and others displaced to Wales to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2. The launch is on 14 June at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, 4.30-6.00pm
May 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Curious about how migration has shaped Wales?

Want to hear powerful real-life stories and uncover the history of belonging? This free workshop is your chance to dive in:

🎤 Engaging discussions that build knowledge
📆 Thursday 15 May
⚡ Claim your space now: ow.ly/oPSK50VQTAi
Shaping Nations: Migration, Community & Belonging in Wales
Join us for an interactive online workshop delivered in partnership with the Centre for Movement of People at Aberystwyth University.
ow.ly
May 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The next instalment of our CPD workshop on 'The History of Migration in Wales' is this Thursday, 11-1230 online! Learn about our rich and diverse history. You can sign up here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-na...

@welshrefcouncil.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social
Shaping Nations: Migration, Community & Belonging in Wales
Join us for an interactive online workshop delivered in partnership with the Centre for Movement of People at Aberystwyth University.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
An interactive workshop on migration to Wales for those with an international background is being held this Saturday, 845-1645 at Tŷ Trafod at @aberuni.bsky.social. Contact Yi Li (yil10@aber.ac.uk) or Diana Valencia-Duarte (div5@aber.ac.uk) for enquiries
May 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
There's still time to sign up for our CPD workshop next week!

#refugees #refugeeswelcome #migration #sanctuary
March 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We're very pleased to be running this new workshop series alongside @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social on the history of migration in Wales as part of the #ShapingNations project. Our first is on 2 April 9.30-11am. You can book a place at:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-na...

@andreahammel.bsky.social
Shaping Nations: Migration, Community & Belonging in Wales
Join us for an interactive online workshop delivered in partnership with the Centre for Movement of People at Aberystwyth University.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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We've got a new post on Substack! Have a look for an update on how the project is progressing:

open.substack.com/pub/creative...

#creative #assessment #creativeassessment @aberuni.bsky.social @prifaber.bsky.social
Creative Assessment Update
Creative Assessment workshops being rolled out
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March 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Our #podcast #TheHolocaustandWales is also available to listen to at People's Collection Wales, where you can access English and Welsh-language transcripts of the episodes

#holocaust #education #history @aberuni.bsky.social @prifaber.bsky.social

www.peoplescollection.wales/story/2225631
The Holocaust and Wales - Podcast | Peoples Collection Wales
www.peoplescollection.wales
March 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
All episodes of our new podcast #TheHolocaustandWales are now available on Spotify!

We explore how the Holocaust impacted Wales through stories of refugees and servicepeople who witnessed Nazi barbarism

There are 4 episodes of ~20mins

#holocaust #wales

open.spotify.com/show/4QdFJmS...
The Holocaust and Wales
Podcast · Holocaust Resources Wales · The Holocaust and Wales explores how the Holocaust impacted Wales. We look at the stories of those who fled from Nazi tyranny to build better lives for themselves...
open.spotify.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM