In this episode of Amaro Voice, we speak with Simona Torotcoi, tutor at the Central European University (CEU) Romani Studies Program, about how academic spaces can empower Roma communities and reshape public narratives.Simona Torotcoi offers an inside look at the program’s mission, how it supports Romani students, and the vital role of research, culture, and community engagement in building a more inclusive future.📌 In this interview, we discuss:00:00 – Intro01:05 – What is the CEU Romani Studies Program?03:10 – Cultural and political context in the curriculum06:20 – Real-world impact of student and faculty projects09:45 – Misconceptions about Roma in academia13:10 – How CEU supports Romani students16:30 – Challenges facing the field of Romani Studies20:00 – Simona’s hopes for the future📚 Learn more about CEU Romani Studies:👉 https://romanistudies.ceu.edu/Subscribe our YouTube Channel to support us and to not miss any episodes.Stay connected and never miss out on any updates by following us on our social media channels! You can find us on Instagram, TikTok & co. https://linktr.ee/amaro_voice and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmaroVoice/Stay tuned for all the latest news and updates!This Podcast is funded by the „Stiftung Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft (EVZ)“ as part of the project “Amaro Voice - digitale Bildungsarbeit über die Communitys der europäischen Sinti:ze und Rom:nja” by the NGO „Medien- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Roma e.V.“
