Migration Policy Centre
Advanced #research and #training on the transnational governance of international #migration, #asylum and #mobility. We're part of the @eui-schuman.bsky.social @eui-eu.bsky.social.
- What makes climate-induced migration so hard to address? Join the next #MigrationWorkingGroup to explore the complex mix of environmental, political, and legal challenges driving displacement, and why stronger global coordination is urgently needed. 🗓️ 15 May 📍 Hybrid 👉 Register: loom.ly/gLCIlCs
- 🚨 Now Accepting Applications: #Training on Effective Migration Governance This October in Florence, join a global cohort of professionals tackling one of today’s most urgent and complex challenges: migration governance. 🗓 6–8 October ➡ loom.ly/6OiXoH8
- Already signed up for our Virtual Open Week? Don’t miss your chance to connect with the people who make our #trainings stand out. 👥 Tomorrow, 15:20–15:30, meet Lorenzo Piccoli and get a sneak peek into our course offer. #EUIopenWeek 👉 www.eui.eu/events?id=57...
- 🔍 Where is migration research taking place? ➡️ 75% of migration research institutions are in 🇪🇺 & North America, while regions w/ high migration flows have fewer centres New #MigrationCoLab Short by @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social on this unequal distribution👉 migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/2025/05/08/w...
- What do citizens think about migration agreements between Europe & Africa? Migration agreements between higher- & lower-income countries are politically divisive, but we know little about how citizens feel about them. We surveyed 15,000+ people to find out 🧵 cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub...
- 🌍 Cities face climate & migration challenges—but ties with development agencies are rare. Misunderstandings block cooperation, fueling a cycle of inaction. Janina Stürner-Siovitz explores how to build lasting alliances 🔗 Read more: migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/2025/05/02/w... #MigrationCoLab
- Reposted by Migration Policy CentreHot of the press🪇📣New #EMN @iomaustria.bsky.social @iom.int study Labour migration in times of labour shortages in AT download it here www.emn.at/en/publicati...
- The iconic image: Rescue boats and officers in biohazard suits. This resonates across Europe as the face of irregular migration ➡️ Yet this one-dimensional image In this blog, Diego Caballero-Vélez explores how media in Europe & Africa frame migration and how imagery shapes policy 📌 loom.ly/qj4Yq1M
- What shapes public views on asylum fairness? A new in 🇩🇪 & 🇮🇹 study points to moral values: 🤝Those who value care & equality focus on fair treatment of asylum seekers 🏛️Those valuing loyalty & authority prioritise protecting the perceived interests of the host country 📌 cadmus.eui.eu/handle/1814/...
- Today is the deadline to apply! 👉 Become a Research Coach with U-LEAD! Are you an EUI researcher, student, fellow, or staff member? The U-LEAD project offers you the chance to mentor local students & unaccompanied minors, guiding them in conducting participatory research. 🔍 loom.ly/9R4R6sU
- Next Migration Working Group! 🔊 Tomorrow we will discuss two papers delving on 👉🏽 How the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR approach #refugee protection 👉🏽 How refugees are leveraged in migration diplomacy 📅 10 April | 14:00 CEST 📍 Florence 📌 www.eui.eu/events?id=57...
- Last few weeks to apply! 👇🏽 Join the 'Migration Communication Strategies' #training to learn how to depolarise the debate and develop effective narratives based on real-world needs. 📆 12-16 May 💻 Online Apply by 28 April: www.eui.eu/apply?id=mig...
- Reposted by Migration Policy CentreWe have updated the the Directory of Migration Research Institutions, a comprehensive database that maps migration research centres across the globe. We now include 352 institutions globally thanks to the feedback we received from many colleagues. migrationpolicycentre.eu/directory-of...
- New episode out! 🎙️ The best of a bad job? In this #podcast, Sandra King-Savic & Marta Kindler join Bridget Anderson to discuss emerging findings based on their interviews w/ 140 migrants working in different sectors across Europe. Listen here 👉🏽 open.spotify.com/episode/1Beg... #PRIMEprojectEU
- We released a new study this week, which has been featured in outlets ranging from Forbes to The Conversation! 🗞️ Findings show the public has more nuanced views on how #irregular #migrants should be managed than policymakers generally give them credit for Access the full report 📌 loom.ly/ufXO7Z8
- Have you ever been ghosted by a policymaker? 👻 From using monitoring as a method to spot policy gaps to applying design thinking, here’s your recap of the Short Series 2️⃣ Click to access practical strategies to better connect with policy actors 📌 mailchi.mp/f41f20245d48... #MigrationCoLab
- ➡️ There's a paradox: record investments in #migration research, but little actual use of it in policymaking. 💡Want to make your data more impactful? Check out our work to turn research into actionable policy insights. Learn more 📌 migrationpolicycentre.eu/about/linkin... #UnderstandingMigration
- New study out 👇 Researchers from the #PRIME project surveyed 20,000 people across five European countries: the UK, Poland, Sweden, Italy, and Austria. The results show that EU residents don't default to blunt, one-sided policies. Learn more: www.eui.eu/news-hub?id=...
- A new study led by @mpc-eui.bsky.social shows that EU residents prefer policies that offer irregular migrants pathways to legal status. The findings provide evidence that well-designed policies toward irregular migrants can gain public approval while upholding fundamental rights. 📌 buff.ly/qYnN6T5
- Reposted by Migration Policy CentreFascinating piece by MartinRuhs in @theconversation.com on European attitudes to providing pathways to legal status for unauthorised migrants. theconversation.com/europeans-ha... @mpc-eui.bsky.social
- Reposted by Migration Policy CentreJoin us tonight at 21:00 at Cinema Alfieri in Florence for a special screening of this movie with @mpc-eui.bsky.social OR Watch it online and decide if you want to give a donation that will be used to create language courses for agricultural workers in Puglia willmedia.it/cosa-facciam...
- Reposted by Migration Policy CentreIs #migration simply a matter of "for" or "against"? No, people have more nuanced views on migration management than they usually get credit for. Our @mpc-eui.bsky.social colleagues surveyed 20,000 people across Austria, Italy, Poland, Sweden, & the UK to understand their policy preferences. 1/2
- 🌍💭 We know why people migrate—but how do policymakers perceive these reasons? Join Carlotta Minnella on 3 April as she shares insights on how European & African policy elites understand migration from Africa to Europe. Register here: www.eui.eu/events?id=57...
- 🎬 Screening and discussion: 'One Day One Day'🎬 What’s the hidden price of Made in Italy harvests? Behind our food are the lives of agricultural workers—often regular and irregular migrants—facing exploitation and precarious conditions, realities too often overlooked or accepted as inevitable. 👇
- This Wednesday 👇🏽 How do narratives shape our experiences? Why do some spread more than others? Join @jamesrdennison.bsky.social as he explores how narratives influence public opinion on #migration 📅 26 March | 15:00 CET 🌍 Hybrid 🔗 Register here: migrationpolicycentre.eu/events/?id=5...
- 💬 "If you want to produce something that aims to impact policy, invite and involve policymakers from the beginning (...). involving them at later stages rarely works," Meltem Ineli Ciger Here is a snapshot of this week's presentation in Brussels of the #MigrationCoLab Toolkit👉 loom.ly/qUFmaqk
- Too often, narratives portray #migrants as vulnerable. Our research challenges this by showcasing their resilience, agency, & expertise 🔎 Want to learn more? Discover how this approach is reshaping views on migrants' #rights, protection, & inclusion➡️ migrationpolicycentre.eu/about/rights...
- Migration communication campaigns are on the rise across Europe and there's a need to make sense of them, as noted by @jamesrdennison.bsky.social, @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social, & Mariana C. Duarte in this #LSE blog 📌 blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2... 🧵
- This morning, we launched the Engagement Hub in Brussels as part of the #MigrationCoLab! 🎉 You can now explore the Good Practices Toolkit, a dedicated section offering practical strategies to help make your #research more impactful for #policymakers. ➡️ migrationresearchtopolicy.eu/engagement-h...
- Do you know who can migrate to your country? We're studying how bilateral migration agreements shape cross-border mobility. Head to our website to hear @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social share about our work on #migration governance #UnderstandingMigration 📌 migrationpolicycentre.eu/about/migrat...
- We've wrapped up the week w/ a #workshop on migration attitudes, polarisation, & policy analysis, co-hosted with the @forum-midem.bsky.social We discussed: ✅ How public perceptions of migration are shaped ✅ Government responses to migration challenges ✅ Experiences of Ukrainian refugees in Europe
- 🌍 Did you know international migration accounts for less than 1% of all global movement? We're exploring drivers in human mobility, with a major global database on the way! Hear from Linda Adhiambo Oucho about what we’re working on 🔎 migrationpolicycentre.eu/about/mobili... #UnderstandingMigration
- How well do you know the #MPC? Get a snapshot of our 2024 research—all in one document! 📊 Check out our annual report for eye-catching graphs and key insights. Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we explore our research themes and share more findings! 👉🏽 migrationpolicycentre.eu/wp-content/u...
- Great group of participants in the inaugural Migration Research to Policy Co-Lab training on building more effective engagement between migration research, policies and practices. Find out more about the project: www.migrationresearchtopolicy.eu
- Last day to apply! Come to Florence, meet @mpc-eui.bsky.social EUI people and learn about: 🟡Asylum and refugee protection 🟢Attitudes towards migration 🔵Citizenship and integration 🟣Irregular migration 🟤Labour migration ⚫Migration drivers ⚪Migration impacts 🔴Migration governance
- Immigration stats are out. Initial decision backlog is coming down. But slowly. "At the end of December 2024, there were 90,686 cases (relating to 124,802 people) awaiting an initial decision, 7% lower than at the end of the previous quarter (September 2024)." www.gov.uk/government/s...
- What happens to asylum seekers whose claims are rejected? Many assume deportation or voluntary return, but the reality is far more complex. In this blog post, former Visiting Fellow @lauraptz.bsky.social explores this reality in the 🇩🇪 German context. Read the post here 👉 loom.ly/PquUWVQ
- 📢 How do migration attitudes & policies evolve? What’s driving polarisation? How is Europe responding to Ukrainian refugees? Join us at this collaborative workshop w. MIDEM for a deep dive into these pressing migration questions. 📅 Friday 14 March 10:00-18:00 🔗 Register loom.ly/AOR5-gs
- Interested in the latest trends in migration governance? ❗️ We’re offering 8️⃣ grants to make attending the #MPCSummerSchool in Florence easier! 🌐 Outstanding candidates who are citizens of the countries that belong to the EU-widening region can be awarded €500 each Details👉 www.eui.eu/apply?id=mig...
- 📢 How can we better connect migration research & policy? Join us: 🗓 18 March 2025 | 📍 Brussels & online 🔹 New insights on integrating migration data into policy 🔹 Expert panel on facts vs. misinformation 🔹 Networking opportunities ⏰ 11:30-14:00 CET 🔗 Register now: loom.ly/XBLZvPQ #MigrationCoLab
- "I came to get more understanding of migration processes, particularly how migration and responses work in different contexts around the world" 💭 Do you wonder what participants are left with after our #trainings? Sign up for the #MPCSummerSchool, & find out yourself! ➡️ www.eui.eu/apply?id=mig...
- 📊 Monitoring policies might be the gateway you are missing to engaging with policymakers 🔍 Alexander Wolffhardt from the Migration Policy Group shares practical tips for #researchers on integrating monitoring into their work to drive change: loom.ly/60MIvJo
- "I’m leaving the Migration Winter Academy inspired & with a renewed awareness of the possibilities available." The 2025 #MigrationAcademy brought together 26 participants from 18 countries to tackle a pressing question: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯? Learn more 📌 loom.ly/QJWekt8
- How can B2B partnerships enhance skills-based migration? 🤝🌍 In this new working paper, Friedrich Poeschel, Colleen Boland, Tesseltje de Lange, Martin Ruhs & Ayse Saka-Helmhout explore how they can benefit ✅ businesses, ✅ workers & ✅ policymakers. 📖 Read more: loom.ly/g8U8wTw
- Over 1️⃣0️⃣ days, at the #MPCSummerSchool you will : 🔹Engage in daily seminars and plenary sessions 🔹Take part in group exercises 🔹Present your own projects & research 🔹Drop-in one-on-one consultation sessions with teaching staff 🗓️16 - 27 June 2025 📍Florence 👉Apply: www.eui.eu/apply?id=mig...
- Reposted by Migration Policy Centre⚡ Make sure to register for this great event by @mpc-eui.bsky.social ⚡ Happening this Thursday with our GLOBALCIT Team Members Christina Zuber and @jdzankic.bsky.social Online participation is possible 💻 Register 🔗 migrationpolicycentre.eu/events/?id=5...
- Join us for our next hybrid session of the MWG that will explore the political and societal dimensions of migration and integration in 🇩🇪 @mpc-eui.bsky.social 📆 Thu 13 Feb ⏰ 14-15:30 🎙️Christina Zuber & Maria Adamopoulou 📝 Jelena Dzankic & Fotios Papadopoulos ℹ️ www.eui.eu/events?id=57...
- An incredible week at @mpc-eui.bsky.social with 26 experts from 20 countries working together on public opinion on migration globally. In the photos below we’re discussing the most critical issue of the week: convincing Martin to perform a yodel dance to zest up the closing ceremony.
