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The world may be getting smaller, but recently the response from many quarters seems to be to “pull up the draw bridge”. Migration is a broad reaching, contentious issue that affects most of our lives in some way. Tonight’s fascinating talks will cover various aspects of the migration and borders debate, so come join us with a pint for what is sure to be an enlightening evening!
Please note: this venue has no step free access.
Please note: this venue has no step free access.
Fortress Europe and immigration
Dr Helen Adams
(Lecturer in Geography)
Is Europe really an impenetrable 'fortress' when viewed from the outside? Join Dr Helen Adams as she explores the many issues surrounding the immigration policies of the EU.
Are borders back as barriers?
Dr Richard Schofield
(Senior Lecturer)
Lately the intensification of physical border controls in the shape of walls and fences has been a recurring feature in media headlines, with the promise of more to come. But in other ways too, states are behaving surprisingly crudely with respect to territory: occupying disputed localities, carving out new entities, building new islands, trying it on in the courts or claiming more than they're entitled to. What happened to the borderless world proclaimed a few decades ago? Richard will give an insight into various aspects of these developments. Please note: This venue has no step free access.
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