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Professor Ben Rogaly is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Sussex, where he conducts research at the intersection of migration studies, racial capitalism, and urban geography. His work challenges dominant narratives about immigration and diversity, particularly through his focus on 'non-elite cosmopolitanism' in English provincial cities.
His research interests span several interconnected themes: migration and urban diversity, racial capitalism and labor geographies, oral history methodologies, and the role of culture and music in building transnational solidarity. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Peterborough and Brighton, examining how working-class communities navigate diversity and build solidarity across difference.
Rogaly's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on hope, solidarity, and resistance in challenging political contexts. His 2024 book 'Brighton bound' explores urban migration across a century, while his collaborative work on 'Hope as a practice in the face of existential crises' examines resident-activist research. His publications consistently address how communities maintain solidarity in the face of rising nationalism and inequality.
As a supervisor, Rogaly has guided 18 doctoral students to completion and currently oversees three PhD candidates. His funded research projects, including 'Hopeful Solidarities' and 'Facing the trouble,' demonstrate his commitment to collaborative, community-engaged scholarship that bridges academic research and social justice.
His work with Moushumi Bhowmik on music as a resource for transnational solidarity and his film 'Workers,' co-produced with Jay Gearing, highlight his innovative approach to research that combines academic rigor with creative expression. Rogaly's scholarship consistently centers marginalized voices while making significant theoretical contributions to human geography and migration studies.
