A chance for Goldsmiths academics, doctoral researchers, and the public to share and discuss research topics of interest.

The event, held with Lewisham Libraries, ends with a Q&A and informal chat over refreshments.

See below for speaker details and topics.

Talk One: Sanctuary – how can theatre and law perform the essentials?

Speaker: Dr Natalie Katsou – Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths, a director and a writer.

In this brief seminar, Natalie Katsou will present an introduction to her interdisciplinary research ‘Performing Sanctuary’ between theatre and law. She will share the main questions that guide her work, including how do we sustain radical care in the field of migration and how can we build co-creative partnerships and collabs in academia. She will also share a snippet from her draft paper on participatory practice with people with lived experiences of forced migration, focusing on the methods of Mafwa Theatre.

Talk Two: Standing with Our communities: Empowering refugees and migrants and driving systemic change.

Speaker: Meetra Qutb – Campaigns and Communications Manager at the Lewsiahm Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN).

Meetra will discuss the vital work of the Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN) in supporting communities across South London. She will provide insight into LRMN’s holistic services and their impactful campaigns, including the Borough of Sanctuary, Migrant Charging, Safe Surgeries, and the Five Basics.

Meetra will also highlight how LRMN empowers refugees and migrants to advocate for their rights, campaigns for change, improve their wellbeing and meet their essential needs.

Talk Three: Mapping the lived experience of a cultural nomad through relational stories that move

Speaker: Dr Marina Rova

Dr Marina Rova is a Senior Lecturer, Programme Convenor and PhD Supervisor in the School of Mind, Body and Society. Her interactive presentation will animate her autoethnographic inquiry of migration through practice research.