‘Cities of Light – Paris’ is a one-day symposium at the University of Paris V (Sorbonne), followed by two days of guided walks and workshops in Paris (4-6 May 2018). This is the first of a series of ‘Cities of Light’ symposia being organised by the Urban Photographers’ Association (UPA) in different European cities in 2018, in … More Cities of Light – Paris / Urban Photographers’ Association / May 2018

On the Masters in Social Research I am undertaking at Goldsmiths, University of London we were tasked with studying ‘street life’ and conducting ethnographic fieldwork on Lewisham Way, a busy traffic thoroughfare running between New Cross and Lewisham Gateway. Initially, the plan was to observe the comings and goings of those engaging with the public … More Street Sounds or an Ear to the Street by Peter Dobbs

In the run up to Valentine’s Day I was asked to talk on the rather unromantic topic of ‘the challenges to Muslim marriage’ at the City Circle’s annual Valentine’s Day talk. The event – aimed at mostly second and third generation Muslim single men and women – explored the challenges of ‘halal dating’ and getting … More An Alternative Valentines Day – Being Muslim and Single in the City by Fauzia Ahmad