‘The vital role played by GPs and other health professionals who have moved to the UK to work in the NHS through its 72-year history is highlighted in a new digital exhibition.’
The Migration Museum has appointed five new Trustees to its Board to help us build on the success of our current home in the heart of Lewisham and establish a highly relevant new cultural destination that puts migration at the heart of national stories, narratives and conversations.
Our new Trustees are:
Ayesha, Eric, Kuljit, Margot and Nilufar will serve alongside existing Board members:
The appointments follow a wide-ranging recruitment process led by the Migration Museum’s Chair Charles Gurassa and CEO Sophie Henderson.
Charles Gurassa, Chair of the Migration Museum, says:
“I’m delighted to welcome Ayesha, Eric, Kuljit, Margot and Nilufar as new members of the Migration Museum’s Board. Each of our new Trustees brings a unique range of skills and experience that will complement our existing Board and Team.
“The recruitment of these new members to our new Board is another important step towards our goal of delivering a major national cultural institution which tells the story of migration and how it has shaped us all.”
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The Migration Museum has joined forces with 11 other key organisations in Lewisham to help the borough’s recovery from Covid-19 and improve the lives of local residents.
The 12 anchor institutions have signed a new agreement to work together to boost employment, education, health and the environment across the borough.
The partners in the Civic University Agreement (CUA) are:
The agreement aims to unlock the partners’ shared potential by co-creating and delivering initiatives for the good of the local area and everyone who lives in Lewisham.
Local people were asked about their priorities and needs in improving the lives of people living, working and studying in Lewisham. Four key themes were identified and will inform the work of the agreement:
One project which has already started is Inspire Lewisham, a £500,000 programme to help Lewisham residents to develop skills and find employment in the creative industries, which sees Goldsmiths and Lewisham College working in partnership. There are also plans to deliver law and wellbeing “street clinics” which will offer advice and information to local people at drop-in events, with other projects in development.
The CUA was proposed by Goldsmiths as part of the New Cross university’s ambition to make a difference to its home borough and make it easier for local people to access the university’s services and expertise, and developed in collaboration with the 11 partner organisations. It is the first of its kind in London and among the first in the UK.
Professor Frances Corner, Warden of Goldsmiths said:
“The challenges facing Lewisham are stark. We have been hit hard by the pandemic, feel the impact of the climate emergency in the air we breathe and have to deal with the consequences of entrenched poverty and inequality every day.
“With the government’s ‘levelling up’ policy clearly focused outside of London these 12 organisations are joining together to take action and make life better in our home borough. We are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by talented, hard-working and passionate people and this new agreement will provide opportunity for residents and business to grow and thrive.”
Damien Egan, Mayor of Lewisham, said:
“The impact of the pandemic continues to be felt right across our borough, and has shone a light on important issues that as a Council we are committed to tackling through our Future Lewisham plans – from the climate crisis to health inequalities and educational and employment opportunities.
“I am proud to see our key local organisations working together to support Lewisham at this crucial time. Independently we are all committed to improving the lives of people in our borough, but together we can achieve so much more, especially in the ongoing financial climate. I’m looking forward to working even more closely with our partners and seeing the real benefits this brings for our residents.”
The CUA was launched at an event held at The Horniman Museum and Gardens attended by the 12 partners on 12 October.
