University of Glasgow main building tower with pink leaves
University of Glasgow main building tower with pink leaves

17-12-10: Alison Phipps appointed Adjunct Professor in Hospitality & Tourism at AUT

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:34:00 GMT

The role will involve collaboration on the theory and practice of hospitality with a particular focus on the the hosting of and by refugees and indigenous peoples.

Alison Phipps giving a talk behind a lectern next to a banner for the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts
Alison Phipps giving a talk behind a lectern next to a banner for the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts

17-11-25: Scottish Refugee Council Ambassador role for Prof Alison Phipps

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:57:00 GMT

Supporting the campaign for the rights of people in need of international protection who are rebuilding their lives in Scotland.

17-11-23: New Publication: English across the fracture lines

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:22:00 GMT

This volume which includes a chapter by our colleagues Grazia Imperiale, Giovanna Fassetta & Nazmi Al-Masri, takes stock of contexts around the globe in which English is being used and taught as a means of alleviating conflict and promoting security, stability and peace.

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AP EU Parliament resize banner 1

17-11-09: UNESCO Chair briefs EU Parliamentary Committee

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:47:00 GMT

UNESCO Chair briefs Culture and Education (CULT) Committee at the EU Parliament on Thurs 9 Nov 2017 on the importance of Cultural work with Refugees

Chirikure Chirikure
Chirikure Chirikure

17-10-17: GCRF Chirikure Chirikure visit to Ignite October 2017

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:13:00 GMT

Zimbabwean poet Chirikure Chirikure delivers a creative writing and performance masterclass for Ignite Youth Theatre under our themes of Idioms of Distress, Resilience and Wellbeing,

Alison Phipps standing next to a banner which reads: English Language Partners New Zealand Working with Refugees and Migrants. Good language, Successful lives, Strong communities.
Alison Phipps standing next to a banner which reads: English Language Partners New Zealand Working with Refugees and Migrants. Good language, Successful lives, Strong communities.

17-08-26: UNESCO Chair in the National

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:33:00 BST

Alison Phipps on how Theresa May has succeeded in providing the hostile environment for migrants she promised

Karine Naa Densua and Gameli A Time will Come
Karine Naa Densua and Gameli A Time will Come

17-08-24: New European Songbook - Sounds from a continent in flux

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:19:00 BST

Ghanaian artist Naa Densua Tordzro collaborates with Scottish singer and composer Karine Polwart for the Edinburgh International Festival

Banner for the UNESCO Policy Lab with six different icons representing Inclusive Policy Markers, Support system, E-teams, Analytics, Clearinghouse, and Learning, respectively.
Banner for the UNESCO Policy Lab with six different icons representing Inclusive Policy Markers, Support system, E-teams, Analytics, Clearinghouse, and Learning, respectively.

17-07-31: UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:59:00 BST

The UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab works on the emerging issues of knowledge crowdsourcing and its translation into inclusive and equity-weighted policies. The aim is to support the implementation of the SDGs’ pillar on inclusive development through informed and joined-up policy frameworks.

Alison Phipps
Alison Phipps

17-07-31: Remote: A Documentary about Drones and Humans

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:10:00 BST

Prof Alison Phipps features in "Remote", a documentary by Dr Ian Shaw of University of Glasgow about drone warfare, the future of policing, the role of autonomous AI, and what it all means for humanity.

Ruth Adjoa Asaba Swatson of Noyam Dance Institute performing onstage
Ruth Adjoa Asaba Swatson of Noyam Dance Institute performing onstage

Broken World, Broken Word Documentary

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:08:00 BST

AHRC Researching Multilingually at Borders has worked for 3 years to consider what it means to conduct research using multiple languages and incorporating elements of the creative and performing arts.

Five NOYAM dancers performing at the inaugural UNESCO RILA lecture
Five NOYAM dancers performing at the inaugural UNESCO RILA lecture

17-06-20: UNESCO Chair Inaugural Lecture

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:01:00 BST

On World Refugee Day The University of Glasgow played host to the Inaugural lecture of the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts. The Ha Orchestra welcomed the audience to an unusual event, one that broke a little with the academic tradition, one that was full of song and dance, but also lament...

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

17-05-24: Angela Constance MSP visits UofG

The Scottish Government’s Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities, Angela Constance MSP met Prof Alison Phipps, the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration Through Languages and the Arts on Wednesday 24th May 2017.