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TogetherintheUK helps people who have come to the UK live an inclusive life through sharing insights from people who have made a similar journey.

Moving Matters

View details of one of our previous events : Moving Matters where there was a discussion on the challenges of creating a new a life in the UK and the launch of a report on the subject.

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 Migrants face many challenges in creating a new life here. Through research, engagment and story telling, TogetherintheUK shares powerful insights.  Go to UK life to find out really useful information and to Stories to find out more about the challenges and joys of migration.

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From Ghana To The UK: A Circle Of Immigration

Since arriving in the UK from Ghana, Dr Sue Ozer has made a positive impact in the field of...
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Ocean out of whispers

A review of Onjali Rauf’s The Boy at the Back of the Class In 2005, 15-year old Agnesa Murselaj...
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Invisible Heroes

The essay Invisible Heroes by Ruth won a TogetherintheUK Special Award in the Storytelling...
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The TogetherintheUK Awards

And the winners of our Storytelling competition are: On 1st July, at Union Chapel the judges...
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Know Your Value

For many decades, immigrants and their descendants have contributed to Britain’s social growth and...
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June 30th Deadline Approaching: The EU Settlement Scheme

The deadline for applying for the EU Settlement Scheme is 30th June 2021. And at the time of...
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‘Born in the right country at the wrong time’: Refugee Tales III

TogetherintheUK is not a campaigning organisation but we do recognise the hardship of migration...
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The Call We All Dread

To be able to say goodbye and be part of the burial process is important in coming to terms with...
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Love and solidarity in the West Midlands

‘From The Earth Upwards’ – Morshed Akhtar (mixed media) A landscape shot of a tranquil canal,...
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A conversation between Dayana and Teresa of TogetherintheUK

Dayana’s shares her story of her path to a Tier Two Visa Tell me your story of studying in the UK...
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Struggling for, struggling with “I”: on Jay Bernard’s ‘Poetry & I’

‘What is this world? Who made it like this? Why? Who am I within it?’ Jay Bernard asks in their...
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Building Close Connections

As a migrant, making friends is a vital step in building your life in the UK There is no question...
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‘Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you’re English’: review of Min Kym’s Gone: A Girl, A Violin, A Life Unstrung (published April 2017)

In Min Kym’s memoir, the author suggests the parallel between her own life and that of a fellow...
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Connecting Cultures – An Insight into Ramadan

As a migrant, embracing a new culture can be exhilarating, and for many, respecting the traditions...
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Your National Insurance Number – it’s important

If you work in the UK, you need a National Insurance (NI) number, but don’t be fooled by agencies...
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Moving Matters

Read a synopsis of the Moving Matters event and details of the report launch

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Moving Matters Report

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If you have migrated to the UK and would like to share your story, please get in touch. We know that others will benefit hugely from your experience. Contactus at  TogetherintheUK and also subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter.

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Migration: Teresa talks to Jamie McPherson on”Supporting people held in immigration detention”

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Migration: Teresa speaks to Kitty Madar an immigrant from Hungary. They explore Kitty’s ten years in London.

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Migration: A discussion with a Polish musician who migrated to Iceland
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'Faith, Belonging and Cultural Identity

Teresa Norman in conversation with the actor, Sadiqa Esmail, about Faith, Belonging and Cultural Identity

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Salsa-ing from Colombia to multi-cultural London

Teresa Norman in conversation with Cristian Pedraza founder of Spanglish, a multicultural platform.

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From the Goldmines of South Africa to multicultural London

Teresa Norman in conversation with cofounder and friend Johann about his journey to the UK

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The 1960s journey from Barbados to the UK

Michele Bent shares her parents’ story, the trials and the triumphs.

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Working in Migration

Richard Williams discusses his policy work supporting asylum seekers and refugees.

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From Aleppo to Telford

The story continues. Nour shares the challenges and joys of her ten years in the UK.”

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Migration: Together is the way!

Migration: Kosta is a co – founder/director at TogetherintheUK, member of KO Crime and business partner /manager of artist,  Anthony *aNt”

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Welcome Presents a warm welcome with Food, Film and Friendship’

Interview with Welcome Kitchen and Presents Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by...
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The vital importance of social connection – an interview with TimePeace

Interview with TimePeace. Photo from a TimePeace event Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by...
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Making a new start – with the right support

Betty with her hosts, Mary and Stefania. Betty was granted leave to remain in the summer....
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An interview with Brighton Table Tennis Club

Brighton Table Tennis Club has had a lot of coverage for how open and inclusive it is. It has won...
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