Author Archives: Julia Rampen

Finding Unity in Community: The Mother and Son Building Bridges in Springburn

Malar and her son Shawn share their journey to creating the Springburn Unity Network and the heartwarming sense of community they’ve found.

We are one team.’: Glasgow basketball legend, Kieron Achara, launches pro-migration campaign

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, helps launch new campaign to celebrate migration across the UK.

The Unheard Voices of Migrant Domestic Workers

We hear from migrant domestic workers in the UK who had to leave their families because of economic instability, and work abroad to enable a bright future for theirloved ones back home.  

When is a hotel not a hotel? How to talk about hotels and the asylum system

How do we create a better narrative about hotels? This is a conversation we’ve had regularly at IMIX. Here’s one suggestion – stop calling them hotels.

How to safeguard Afghan refugees during media interviews

The public needs to hear directly from Afghan refugees who've been introduced to the UK. Here's how you can best safeguard them during media interviews. 

How to successfully pitch Christmas and seasonal stories in the refugee sector

A few years ago, when I was working as a journalist, my colleague was invited by…

IMIX’s safeguarding checklist for media interviews

Is your client doing a media interview with a journalist? Run through these questions beforehand to make sure they are well-prepared.

How to reach out to a local newsroom

IMIX Strategic Communications Manager, Julia Rampen, shares some useful insights into two different types of local news journalists and why they might be interested in the stories which you have to share.