Migration: Who is a migrant? Experience the realities

At this event we want to challenge common conceptions of migration as being primarily related to poverty, war or aspirations for an 'easy' life in the UK. 

At this interactive workshop aimed at a public audience, you will engage in a role-play activity where you will be able to explore what being a migrant is like, and experience some of the everyday situations migrants find themselves in. The role play will be followed by a critical group discussion where you can discuss your thoughts and experiences with others, and connect them to the wider debate about migration.

The interactive workshop will primarily focus on high-skilled migration into the UK, but will also draw on examples of migration in other parts of the world, such as in South Africa, Canada and Ethiopia, to provide insights into the diversity of migration.This is event is being run as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science NI.

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Please note that there will be photography taken during this event for use on social media. If you do not wish your photograph to be taken, please advise Open University staff at the venue when you arrive.