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  • Highlights from Refugee Week 2026

    As part of Refugee Week 2026, Decolonising Lancaster University organised and supported a series of events that brought together students, staff and local community members to celebrate cultural heritage, creativity, and community connections. Ebru Art Workshop with Emre Sarikaya On 16 June, Lancaster-based refugee artist Emre Sarikaya led a workshop introducing participants to Ebru, the…

  • Refugee Week Event 2026: Introduction to Ebru Art from Turkey

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:30 – 15:00 Free workshop and lunch – requires registration Details: Emre Sarikaya is a Lancaster-based woman refugee artist from Turkey who will be teaching participants about the amazing UNESCO World Heritage recognised Ebru art work. This traditional art form involves creating colourful marbling patterns on paper by sprinkling and brushing colour pigments…

  • Chai and Chat Around the World

    Celebrate Refugee Week with conversation, culture, and community Join us for Chai and Chat Around the World, a welcoming and interactive Refugee Week event taking place in Lancaster city centre. Date: Wednesday 17 JuneTime: 1.30–3.30 pmVenue: St Thomas Church Centre, Lancaster This free event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds,…

  • Glocal History Walking Tour: Decolonising Lancaster University (Open to All)

    Thursday 2nd July | 1:00pm–3:00pmMeeting point: Entrance to the John O’Gaunt Gate, Lancaster Castle Join us for a guided Glocal History Walking Tour exploring Lancaster’s layered histories through a decolonial lens. This public walking tour invites participants to reflect on the connections between local heritage and global histories, focusing on how Lancaster’s past is shaped…

  • Lancaster ‘Glocal’ History Walking Tour (Staff & Students Only)

    Thursday 4th June | 10:00am–12:00pmMeeting point: Entrance to the John O’Gaunt Gate, Lancaster Castle Join Decolonising Lancaster University for a guided Glocal History Walking Tour exploring Lancaster’s history through a decolonial and globally connected perspective. This walk invites Lancaster University staff and students to reflect on how local spaces and landmarks are shaped by wider…

  • Iran: Sovereignty, People and War

    with Prof Simon Mabon (Lancaster University) and Dr Shabnam Holliday (Plymouth University) Tuesday 19 May 202610.30am – 12 noon (BST)Online via Microsoft TeamsFree and open to the public – registration required Register here: https://lancaster-uk.libcal.com/event/4541883 The ongoing war involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel and the United States has had devastating consequences for people in…

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