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  The parliamentary by-election for the United Kingdom House of Commons which took place on the 28th of February in Eastleigh (New Hampshire) saw the victory of the Liberal Democrat candidate, Mike Thornton. It also witnessed a dangerous shift in British politics: UKIP and their candidate, Diane James, came second, pushing the Conservative Party into … Continue reading With Europe but Not of It : The case of Nottingham

We moved to a small Swedish countryside house 60km away from Uppsala since we couldn’t find any other accommodation in the town. One day with -15°C outside, I looked at him sawing a huge branch and thought to myself, ”Oh my, this is too much! A Brazilian who is used to walking around shirtless in … Continue reading I will follow you wherever you go…

The 3rd Edition of The Euroculturer March - May 2013 Helen was right when she said that it was about time to ask Euroculturers the question: Where is home? Is it possible to feel at home in the city that you will live for only a few months? It sounds difficult to answer until Liga says: … Continue reading Editorial: Way back home

“When I am at home, I'm always thinking of going abroad” “To me, the green Uppsala buses mean home” “The most important things in my home are all my electronics” Helen Hoffmann | helenhoffmann@outlook.com When you are moving every 4 months, what is home? When you are away from your culture, what is home? When the people … Continue reading Where is home?

As a journalist for twenty years and a journalism educator for a further twenty years, I am often asked what preparation is best for a young person seeking a career in journalism. I avoid answering the question directly, generally saying it depends on the individual, their interests and their abilities. I came into journalism by … Continue reading So, you want to be a journalist?

1. (Up to 3 answers) What are the real competencies of Humanities majors in today’s fast changing, globalised world? (Humanities majors example: Art, History, Classics, Languages, Literature, Religion, Cultural Studies, Philosophy, etc) - 2.Would you choose to study Humanities again if you had the chance to change to a more ‘practical’ major that would lead you straight … Continue reading (Poll) What are the real competencies of Humanities majors?

“Pakistan is our country. Britain is our country too.” - A Pakistani woman living in Bradford, UK [1] “We shall wake up one day to find out that far from solving the problems of our continent, the myth of ‘Europe’ has become an impediment to our recognizing them … It has become little more than … Continue reading Europe: A Short Story

The night begins with an improvisation that mixed sax music, dance and visuals. Then, a small walk leads to a penthouse where “A mother”, monologue of Dario Fo and Franca Rame, takes place, leaving the audience in the room breathless; Juliette, a beautiful French dancer, warmly welcomes us at her house and suggests us to … Continue reading Apartments become stages: a different way of performing and enjoying arts

Second round of the Second Edition of The Euroculturer 3 January 2013 - Do we love or hate Europe? Well, don't know yet but here are some Euroculturers who decided to love or hate Europe the hard way. On a rainy day, Rashid laments the loss of his political and platonic love for the EU. … Continue reading Europe: Love or Hate?

Cuts threaten Erasmus “The EU’s university exchange scheme Erasmus could be threatened by budget cuts in member states across the union. The much-loved scheme allows university undergraduates to spend up to a year studying for their degrees in foreign countries all over the world.” (25/10/2012, euronews) Penelope Vaxevanes │prosiliomani@hotmail.com The first Erasmus I remember vividly … Continue reading The Girl Who Went on Erasmus Twice