Save the dates: ITEM Studium Generale Lecture Series on European Integration at the Border

On the occasion of our 10th anniversary, in cooperation with Studium Generale, ITEM organises a lecture series in which we look back at 10 years of developments in cross-border cooperation and mobility. We also look ahead to the next 10…

Two new videos out on effects of migration policies and involuntary immobility by Melissa Siegel

Why Many Policies to Lower Migration Actually Increase It This video covers why policies to lower migration often do not have the intended effect. What is Involuntary Immobility? This video explores the concept of involuntary immobility.

Event series: Ukrainian Displaced People’s Integration

Here is the plan for the upcoming events that will be hosted by the Network focused on Ukrainian Displaced People’s Integration. They focus on one country at a time, working with other businesses, academics, policymakers and NGOs to learn and…

MACIMIDE Annual Conference on 23 September – see the program and register

Please sign up here before 9 September: https://maastrichteducation.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HQh8nhnA4wSZFQ You are warmly invited to attend the Maastricht Centre for Citizenship, Migration and Development (MACIMIDE) Annual Work Conference in Maastricht, 23 September. In addition to panel presentations on a variety of themes,…

Two new videos out on… by Melissa Siegel

Migration Skills Partnerships This video discusses migration skills partnerships, what they are, key components of them as well as strengths and weaknesses of these partnerships. It also gives a few examples of existing skills partnerships. Migration Information Campaigns – Do…

20/09/2024 – 8th Refugee Education Networking Event (University of Nottingham)

The Hub for Education for Refugees in Europe (HERE) at the University of Nottingham is organising an 8th session on Friday 20th September 2024:https://events.humanitix.com/refugee-education-continuing-conversations-8 12-2pm BST / 1-3pm CEST / 2-4pm EEST Once again, researchers, practitioners and others interested in…

18/09/2024 – Humanising narratives around migration

MIDEQ and PositiveNegatives are hosting a film screening, panel discussion and networking event at RichMix in London on 18 September. Xenophobic attitudes and racialised portrayals of people who migrate are the dominant narratives in our contemporary media and political discussions. At the…

11/09/2024 – HNP/ITEM Round Table – Cross-Border Cooperation in a New Political Reality: What is the Future Perspective for Border Regions After the European Elections?

After recent regional and national elections in the Netherlands (March & November 2023), Belgium (June 9 2024) and the European elections (June 6-9 2024), a new political reality has emerged on several levels; the regions, the Netherlands and Belgium, the…

Call for Applications: Editorial Board of the Refugee Survey Quarterly

Call for Applications: Editorial Board of the Refugee Survey Quarterly The Refugee Survey Quarterly invites applications to join its dynamic and diverse general Editorial Board. Board Members work with the Editors-in-Chief to guide the direction of the journal and work with…

Program and registration for MACIMIDE Conference 2024

You are invited to join us for the MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference 2024, to be held in Maastricht, Monday 23 September 2024.The provisional program for the MACIMIDE Annual Work Conference 2024 is now available. This year’s keynote speech will be…