Manchester academics' graphic novella on homelessness reaches global audience

A graphic novella on homelessness written by The University of Manchester's Sotiria Kyriakidou and Cristina Temenos was featured on Greek national television's ERT news “Πολιτική Κουζίνα” (Political Kitchen).

The graphic novella No Fixed Address, written by Sotiria Kyriakidou and Cristina Temenos from the Department of Geography, has been featured on a Greek national news programme, bringing University of Manchester research on homelessness and urban crisis to a wider public audience.

The novella follows the stories of two men navigating the everyday realities of life in homeless shelters. Based on findings from the Urban Crisis research project, it explores how housing insecurity, public health, austerity and social change shape people’s experiences of homelessness, including the working conditions of staff in shelter spaces. By using the accessible format of a graphic novella, the project translates academic research into a form that can reach readers beyond the university, including policymakers, practitioners, students, and members of the public.

Its coverage on Greek national television highlights both the public relevance of the research and the importance of creative methods for communicating urgent social issues.