By Mengmeng Zhang In recent decades, the UK has become one of the world’s most popular destinations for international students, and Newcastle is a city that blends a rich history with a vibrant student community. For many students from around the world, studying here is not just about attending classes and earning a degree, but…
Trade and Identity: Migrant Entrepreneurs in Newcastle
By Mengmeng Zhang Newcastle’s city centre is home to a rich patchwork of cultures, where independent shops and restaurants are often run by people who…
Roots and Belonging: Growing Up Between Cultures
By Mengmeng Zhang What does it mean to grow up between different cultures? For many second-generation immigrants in Newcastle, the answer is complex. The pull…
Support and Integration: Pathways to Belonging
By Mengmeng Zhang Newcastle has long been regarded as a welcoming city, home to several universities, bustling communities and a growing number of people arriving…
Faith and Community: Sacred Spaces in a Shared city
By Mengmeng Zhang At the crossroads of cultures in Newcastle, the Hindu Temple stands as more than a place of worship. In a multicultural city…