Across the Channel is an ongoing study on Italians and British-Italian people in the United Kingdom.
It has been originally funded and supported by Brunel University, Institute of Communities and Society (2021-2023).
This study aims to investigate the historical and ongoing experiences of Italians and British-Italians in the United Kingdom, particularly in relation to post-Brexit mobility, homemaking, and citizenship.
2021-23 Pilot Survey and fieldwork
As part of the research, people participated in a survey and fieldwork was carried out in diverse contexts.
2024~ Ongoing research
The study is currently progressing through fieldwork and interviews.
If you are interested in getting in touch and contributing to this study, please contact marcobenoitcarbone[at]gmail[dot]com.
The participants have to match the following criteria:
- You have an Italian background and/or citizenship/s, and/or a British one if you are part of a household/family unit/affective/support network that includes Italians and British- Italians, also as part of mixed nationalities/ethnic backgrounds;
- You currently live or have been living in the UK for more than one continuous year at any time in the past.
This study has been covered so far on:
Aise.it – Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero