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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

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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
One of our colleagues Morris Brodie was quoted in @theguardian.com this week for his expertise on Spanish anarchist painter José Luis Rey Vila: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... #history #art #anarchism
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Sketches of Spain at arms: Sim, the anarchist illustrator who drew the civil war from the frontline
His powerful sketches of street battles and wearied soldiers brought the conflict to the world. A new show in Barcelona celebrates his contribution
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Join our Director @andreahammel.bsky.social for a film screening and panel discussion of the Welsh Refugee Council's film 'Soufra', held this Saturday as part of #InternationalWomensDay 7 Mar 6.00-8.00PM Arad Goch, SY23 2NN Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/wowwa...
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Select tickets – 'Soufra' Screening in Aberystwyth - WOW x Welsh Refugee Council x Ceredigion Community Film – Arad Goch
'Soufra' Screening in Aberystwyth - WOW x Welsh Refugee Council x Ceredigion Community Film – Arad Goch, Sat 7 Mar 2026 - 📍 Arad Goch, Aberystwyth 📅 Friday 7 March, 6pm 🎟️ Free event As part of WOW Ar...
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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
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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.
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Belgian Refugees in Rhyl @refugeesinrhyl.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
At Aberystwyth Arts Centre for the exhibition "Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales" yesterday, by @centrecmop.bsky.social 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/
The Cemaes Chair: Awarded to the Reverend W. E. “Penllyn” Jones at the Cemaes Chair Eisteddfod in 1923.
The chair back features a carving of three ladies in traditional Welsh costume taking tea, and a Welsh dragon carved into the seat.
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
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
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Belgian Refugees in Rhyl @refugeesinrhyl.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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... @centrecmop.bsky.social
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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
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Unsettled Lives: War and Displacement in Wales – EXHIBITION LAUNCH | RHS
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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
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Welsh Refugee Council @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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
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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.
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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
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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.
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
There's still time to sign up for our CPD workshop next week! #refugees #refugeeswelcome #migration #sanctuary
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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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.
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Creative Modern Languages @cmlangs.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
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
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Creative Assessment Update
Creative Assessment workshops being rolled out
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Some news coverage for our new resources and podcast! www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/new-hol... #holocaust #education #wales
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New Holocaust learning tool for schools in Wales
Secondary school pupils will hear the stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees who made Wales their home, thanks to a new educational resource created by Aberystwyth University and the Jewish Histo...
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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
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The Holocaust and Wales - Podcast | Peoples Collection Wales
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Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP/CASP) @centrecmop.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
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...
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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...
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