August 11-12 2016
The University of Oslo in cooperation with Nordic Migration Research and the Norwegian Network for Migration Research welcomes you to The 18th Nordic Migration Conference. This interdisciplinary and international conference takes place every two years, and will this time take place in Oslo.
Keynote Speakers
- Professor Min Zhou, Nanyang Technological University, with prepared comment by Professor Jan O. Jonsson, Oxford University and Stockholm University
- Associate professor Ruben Andersson, Oxford's department of international development and International migration institute, with prepared comment by Research Professor Jørgen Carling, Peace Research Institute Oslo
Migration and social inequality: Global perspectives – new boundaries
Global inequalities between countries and regions in terms of income, security, rights, and living conditions are today driving increasing numbers of people into crossing international borders in search of personal safety, economic opportunities and better future prospects. At the same time, social inequality is sharply on the rise within societies across the globe, as traditional structures of work and welfare are rearranged and/or dismantled. In an increasingly globalized world, boundaries of class, nationality, ethnicity, gender and legal statuses are intersecting in new ways, giving rise to changing and new dimensions of inequality within and between both migrant sending and migrant receiving societies.
In this conference we wish to explore the diverse links between international migration and social inequality, in a Nordic, European and global context. We invite scholars from across disciplinary boundaries to engage in a discussion of how these changes can be conceptualized and studied, from a variety of methodological and theoretical perspectives. Contributions are welcomed that reflect on how economic, political, cultural and social factors in origin and destination countries affect migration and shape diverse societies. We welcome papers which discuss how issues such as global inequalities, states policies, legal frameworks, media discourses and cultural boundaries shape the dynamics of migration and migrants’ everyday experiences.
Contact
Nora Hougen: nora.hougen@sosgeo.uio.no
Accommodation
We can offer accommodation with discounted rates at Thon Hotel Slottsparken for participants at the 18th Nordic Migration Conference.
The offer stands until July 25th, or until all the rooms available have been booked. These reservations may be cancelled on the day of arrival.
Thon Hotels also have a summer campaign at the moment with cheaper rooms available. There are a restricted number of rooms available through this campaign. Note: Conditions apply, such as no cancellation.
NMR General Assembly
The NMR General Assembly is on August 11 17:15-18:00 in Auditorium 1, Georg Sverdrups building/The University Library, UiO. All members of NMR are invited to participate. Visit NMR's websites for Agenda and more information.
Conference funding for master and PhD-students
Nordic Migration Research offer conference funding for master and PhD-students who are selected to present in one of the workshops at the 18th Nordic Migration Conference.
Stipendium available for Swedish ph.d.-students
The Swedish IMER förbundet offers two stipendium for Swedish doctoral students who will participate in the Conference. *Passed deadline*
Nordic Migration Research