New Frictions Post | Marina Schepetow (Regensburg) Maximilianstrasse Revisited: The relevance of “M26” for the sense of belonging of refugees
Marina Schepetow explores how refugees and migrant newcomers to the city use Maximilianstr. and the M26 centre, countering prevalent negative perceptions
In this contribution, Marina Schepetow, Master’s Student in East-West Studies at the University of Regensburg, elaborates on the relevance of cultural and community spaces as the M26 for the sense of belonging of newcomers and refugees in Regensburg. Based on semi-structured interviews and observations in the field, the results of her research project show that M26 is not only a place of networking, exchange of perspectives and spatial appropriation, but also fosters responsibility, mutual trust and acceptance among initiators, social workers and visitors. Read the piece here
Marina Schepetow is part of the panel discussing migration and the image of the city (“Stadtbild”) as part of the Nacht.Schafft.Wissen events at Landshuter Str. 4 on 24 April 2026. Join from 19:00 to 20:30, no registration is required.
Photo by Maria Schepetow
