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This newspaper database was created to;

  • document local newspaper articles about migrant experiences
  • present local newspaper articles about migrant experiences in a more accessible and searchable manner
  • counterbalance negative media rhetoric of migration, through highlighting positive stories of migration or sentiment to migration, at a local level.

It was created by volunteers who took part in Online Archive Research training. The training was opened to the wider community in each area to learn how to use online research tools to gather local newspaper stories. 

They then collected local newspaper stories following a specific criterion. 

The newspaper stories had to;

  • be about positive contributions made by the migrant community in the specific local area.
  • have positive sentiments shown towards the migrant community.
  • be in the last 10 years, between 2012 – 2022/3
  • counterbalance negative media portrayals of migration. This could include (but not limited to):

a. Details of positive contributions migrant communities have made to their local area.

b. Positive sentiments to migration from local area sources.

c. Direct lived experiences of migrant communities that have been shared to advocate/highlight experiences (even if the experiences themselves are negative)

 

the findings created the content for our Archive Research database. 

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UK business favours work for asylum applicants

Short summary
The article cited lots of examples of contributions of migrants to the British culture - food diversity, sports personalities, artists
Archive Link
https://www.ft.com/content/46898614-d62e-11e9-a0bd-ab8ec6435630

Cafe aims to spread its global links to people of Lancaster

Short summary
Cafe in Lancaster gives refugees the chance to give back to the community and let others sample their native food
Archive Link
https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/people/cafe-aims-to-spread-its-global-links-to-people-of-lancaster-650343

Telling the stories of Leeds’ migrants

Short summary
Migrant Gloria Hanley dscusses her experience coming to leeds to train as a midwife discussing how leeds is constantly changing and thriving even in comparison to London.Her work is included in an exhibiton in leeds city museum that displays heirlooms that show the positive contributions of Jewish, Irish, Muslim and Sikh communities to the city.
Archive Link
https://www.globalleeds.com/post/telling-the-stories-of-leeds-migrants

Ethnic diversity makes Britain’s culture great. It would be a disaster if we lost it

Short summary
Figures show nearly 40% of our top cultural figures come from migrant or minority ethnic backgrounds – but barriers still exist
Archive Link
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/10/diversity-uk-britain-culture-arts-sport

Yinka Shonibare's tribute to UK diversity acquired by Tate

Short summary
The vast majority of business leaders in the UK believe that asylum seekers should be allowed to work, according to a survey that challenges the employment ban on people awaiting decisions on asylum applications.Campaigners say the status quo marginalises asylum seekers and allows the valuable skills of often highly qualified professionals to go to waste
Archive Link
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/apr/08/yinka-shonibare-tribute-uk-diversity-acquired-tate-british-library-books

First Syrian refugee family says ‘Thank you, Leeds’

Short summary
Syrian Refugee Imad tells the yorkshire evening post his and his familites experiences of their tramatic jouney form the war in syria, displaying his amazement of his and his familites experiences with resettlement program in leeds. His children are hsppy getting to know their new surroundings and enjoying school and their newly leanred song 'Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/first-syrian-refugee-family-says-thank-you-leeds-1807408

Leeds named one of UK's 'most welcoming' cities for Syrian refugees

Short summary
Residents of leeds have built lasting friendships with Syrian refugees,reciprocating kindness to one another.Leeds is credited one of the most welcoming cities for 315 people escaping war and persecution in their homeland.
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/leeds-named-one-uks-most-welcoming-cities-syrian-refugees-479912

Voices help give Lancaster a global perspective on life

Short summary
Lancaster organisation is giving a voice to people from home and abroad whose stories have never been heard before.
Archive Link
https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/people/voices-help-give-lancaster-a-global-perspective-on-life-650734

First Syrian refugee family says thank you to Leeds

Short summary
Decision to leave war torn Quinetra in Syria as children in danger . A very tough journey via Lebanon refugee camp and application via UN resettlement grant . Eventually arrived in home in North Leeds where 3 chidren enjoying school and family settling . The family found the city welcoming .
Archive Link
https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/first-syrian-refugee-family-says-thank-you-leeds-1807408

University scientists awarded Freedom of the Borough for graphene work

Short summary
Nobel winners' ‘super-material’ graphene is seen as a break-through for the future of science and medicine. Professors Sir Andre Geim and Sir Konstantin Novoselov – who developed the substance in the Manchester university lab – were at Manchester Town Hall for the honour. Sir Richard Leese, council leader, commented on the great contribution of immigrants to the city. The decision to honour the pair was made after a motion was submitted by Lord Mayor Coun Naeem ul Hussan, who praised the professor’s work for helping to secure additional research and collaborative contracts in Manchester
Archive Link
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/andre-geim-konstantin-novoselov-graphene-6719902

Holocaust refugee who fled Nazi Germany leaves £1.5m to Manchester University where she became leading academic

Short summary
Professor Bogdanow left her fortunes to Manchester University which will use the money for projects, lectures around Holocaust memorial Day. The article praise Prof Bogdanow who overcame adversity to become a leading scholar in her field and who was much valued in her team
Archive Link
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/prof-fanni-bogdanow86--leaves-6555439

Date of publication

  • 2023 (6)
  • 2022 (19)
  • 2021 (14)
  • 2020 (7)
  • 2018 (9)
  • 2017 (14)
  • 2016 (20)
  • 2013 (3)
  • (-) 2019 (8)
  • (-) 2015 (1)
  • (-) 2014 (2)

City

  • Manchester (5)
  • Leeds (4)
  • Lancaster (2)

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