Community Study Reports
Empowering Individuals & Creating Community - Thai Perspectives on Life in Britain
Despite Thailand and the UK having a strong history of diplomatic and economic cooperation, marriages between Thai women and British men have been the most ‘visible' portrayal of relations between the two countries. In attempt to move beyond the stereotype of the ‘Thai bride' Jessica Mai Sims focuses on the experiences of Thais in the UK, with emphasis on the needs and concerns of Thai women.
Living Transnationally - Romanian Migrants in London
Andreea R. Torre, PhD candidate at LSE, focuses on Romanian migrants and the networks they employ to build their lives in London. Parts of the British media, along with certain segments of the political landscape, have contributed to an image of Eastern European migrants as poor, uneducated, inclined to crime and difficult to integrate. This report aims to challenge these crude stereotypes.
Creating Connections - Regeneration and Consultation on a Multi-Ethnic Council Estate
Kjartan Páll Sveinsson explores a multi-ethnic council estate and its residents' notions of community, cohesion and diversity. The report poses a serious challenge to assumptions about council estates as blighted by dysfunctional social dynamics and ethnic tensions.
Not Enough Understanding - Student Experiences of Diversity at UK Universities
The relation between UK universities and diversity in student populations is positive as BME students are more likely to attend university, however these students are also more likely to be concentrated at modern universities in London, and less likely to perform as well as their White peers. In this report, Jessica Mai Sims focuses on undergraduate student experiences of diversity at a London university. 
Bienvenue? - Narratives of Francophone Cameroonians
Since the 1990s, the numbers of Francophone Africans settling in the UK have increased dramatically, a trend that is changing the profile of the African presence in London. Kjartan Sveinsson explores how the experiences of Francophone Africans in Britain differ from the experiences of Africans from English speaking countries.
The Vietnamese Community in Great Britain - Thirty Years On
During the late 70s and early 80s Vietnamese refugees -otherwise know at the boat people- began to arrive in Britain, yet since settlement little is known of their position in society. In this report, Jessica Mai Sims explores key challenges currently facing the Vietnamese community in Britain, with a specific emphasis on intergenerational identity.
Bolivians in London - Challenges and Achievements of a London CommunityIn spite of the evident impact Latin Americans have on the cultural life of Londoners, their presence has to date gone fairly unnoticed by both local authorities and national government. Kjartan Páll Sveinsson explores the main issues identified and faced by Bolivians living in London.
Connecting British Hindus: An Enquiry into the Identity and Public Engagement of Hindus in Britain.
British Hindus formed the third largest faith-based community in Britain, yet we know remarkably little about them, their needs, or experiences. In light of this, the Hindu Forum of Britain commissioned Runnymede to conduct the Connecting British Hindus research project. Rob Berkeley conducted focus groups with over a 120 Hindus across the country as well as an online survey.
Ecuadorian identity, community and multi-cultural integration
The significant and growing Ecuadorian community in London has established a business and cultural centre and is in the process of developing denser social, economic and cultural networks. Moving from theory to empirical impressions, Research Associate Malcom James explores issues of Ecuadorian identity, community and multicultural integration in London.
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