XII Migration Summer School
Approaches to International Migration at Origin and Destination: Theories, Policies and Methods for Analysis

DATE
from:27-06-2016
to:08-07-2016
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mpc@eui.eu

 

Introduction

International migration has become a central topic in the public political debate in Europe and elsewhere. It is a critical policy domain for governments at all levels, as well as for both sending and receiving societies and it is an increasingly relevant phenomenon for the understanding of global dynamics and interactions. International cooperation in the field of migration and asylum is also attracting increasing amounts of resources and actors worldwide. As a consequence, more and more professionals and researchers are likely to engage in international migration issues as part of their work.

Interdisciplinary in nature, this 12th Migration Summer School is conceived to provide an overview of the main issues relating to the determinants, characteristics and implications of international migration. The two-week Summer School will analyse: the impact of international migration in countries of origin; migration policies implemented in countries of destination and the challenges of integration, particularly in the EU; the current global refugee crisis; specific aspects of international migration management and its implications, such as labour migration management, international governance mechanisms or migration of domestic workers and migration in the rural world and a focus on two specific migration case studies: the Gulf countries and the African continent. The programme also includes a series of workshops with concrete examples of migration-related questions from the point of view of qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis or evaluation, as well as a review of the main theoretical frameworks for studying migration.

Lectures will be complemented by interactive debates and roundtables, and time for independent study and research work is integrated into the programme. Participants will be encouraged to translate perceived societal problems into social scientific research questions. The combined insights from sociological, demographic, legal and economic approaches to the study of migration will enable participants to return home with a deeper understanding of one of the most complex and multifaceted phenomena affecting governments and society across the globe.

The Summer School is also a unique opportunity to network with other participants (a selected group of researchers and practitioners from throughout the world), have access to some outstanding scholars in the field and take advantage of the research facilities of the European University Institute (in particular the Library).

We look forward to welcoming to the 12th Migration Summer School an enriching mix of postgraduate students, civil servants, international organizations practitioners, NGO workers, journalists, policy analysts and teachers from around the world.

Find more information in the agenda.

Lectures and workshops

Introduction to the Study of International Migration
by Philippe Fargues, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Migration Theories Meet Reality
by Pawel Kaczmarcyk, University of Warsaw
Profiles of Summer School Participants
by Iván Martín, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Political Integration of Migrants: Migration and Citizenship
by Rainer Bauböck, Department of Political and Social Science, EUI
Demography and International Migration
by Philippe Fargues, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Workshop – Migration Theories Meet Reality
by Pawel Kaczmarczyk, University of Warsaw
Methodological Workshop I – International Migration Statistics
by Anna Di Bartolomeo, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Panel Discussion – International Governance of Migration
by Ibrahim Awad, The American University in Cairo and Iván Martín, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Methodological Workshop II – Qualitative Methodologies in Migration Research
by Justyna Salamonska, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Methodological Workshop III – Quantitative Methods
by Sona Kalantaryan, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Panel Discussion – The Gulf Labour Migration System
by Françoise De Bel-Air, Gulf Research Centre and Ibrahim Awad, The American University in Cairo
Case study – Arab and Turkish Migration: A Policy Approach
by Françoise De Bel-Air, Gulf Research Centre
Gender and Migration: The Case of Domestic Workers
by Sabrina Marchetti, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
From Emigration to Immigration in Europe: Historical Perspective and Demographic Prospects
by Rainer Münz, European Political Strategy Centre, European Commission
Labour Migration Policies and Impact in Countries of Destination: Lowand Highly-Skilled
by Alessandra Venturini, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Workshop – Evaluation of Migrant Support Measures
by Iván Martín, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Case Study – Jordan’s Migration System
by Katharina Lenner, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
International Migration in Africa: Trends and Challenges
by Aurelia Segatti, African Centre for Society and Migration, University of Witwatersrand
EU Cooperation in the Field of Migration
by Iván Martín, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Case Study – South Africa as a Country of Origin and a Country of Destination
by Aurelia Segatti, African Centre for Society and Migration, University of Witwatersrand
Critical Approaches to Smuggling
by Luigi Achilli, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre, EUI
Diasporas and Development
by Michael Collyer, University of Sussex
Panel Discussion – Migration and Development Nexus
by Michael Collyer, University of Sussex and Bernard Hoekman, Global Governance Programme, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Social Implications of Immigration: Family Reunification and Marriage Market
by Daniele Vignoli, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
Rural to Rural Migration: Drivers and Implications
by Michele Nori, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
EU Migration Policy
by Philippe De Bruycker, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre, EUI
The EU & Migration: Politics and Policies
by Peter Bosch, European Commission (DG HOME)
The Challenge of Cultural Diversity and Approaches to Integration
by Anna Triandafyllidou, Global Governance Programme, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
The Refugee Crisis: Facts and Challenges
by Philippe Fargues, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
EASO Presentation
by Timothy Cooper, EASO
EU Policy Responses to the Refugee Crisis
by Philippe De Bruycker, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre, EUI and Lilian Tsourdi, Department of Law, EUI
Workshop – How to Write a Scientific Paper
by Hillel Rapoport, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI
A ‘Sunny’ Leader? Canada’s Immigration Policy
by Agniezska Weinar, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI & Carleton University
Migration and Global Welfare
by Hillel Rapoport, Migration Policy Centre, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, EUI

Date and Location

The 12th Migration Summer School will take place between Monday 27th June and Friday 8th July at the European University Institute in Florence (Italy).

Participants are expected to arrive in Florence on Sunday 26th June and leave on Saturday 9th July.

Eligibility

Successful applications to the Summer School will satisfy the following criteria:

  • A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent experience;
  • A strong professional and/or research background in international migration;
  • An excellent working knowledge (speaking and writing) of English;
  • The availability to attend the entire teaching aspect of the programme.

Researchers, civil servants and professionals from intergovernmental and governmental agencies working in migration-related areas are encouraged to apply.

Fees and Scholarships

Fee for 2016: €2200. The fees include: 13 nights’ hotel accommodation, all tuition, all course materials, access to the EUI library, wifi access at the EUI, social activities, lunches and coffee breaks on lecture days.

A limited number of scholarships fully covering the above fees and expenses are available for outstanding candidates by application only (see Summer School application form). However, please note that unsuccessful applicants for these places will not be considered for a fee-paying place at the school. Scholarships are not intended for participants who can be funded by their own institutions.

Travel

All participants are kindly requested to organise and cover expenses for their travel to and from Florence, as well as their local transportation in Florence.

Timetable

Friday 19th February – Applications open
Monday 4th April – Deadline for applications
Beginning of May – Notification to applicants
Sunday 26th June – Summer School participants arrive in Florence
Monday 27th June – Summer School starts
Friday 8th July – Summer School ends

Contacts

For further information or for any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Migration Policy Centre:

Telephone: +39 055 4685 892/817
Email: mpc@eui.eu