Are you new here, or returning for Trinity Term? 🌍

Discover the story of our research centre, how we advance understanding on human migration - one of the most polarising and contested issues for many nations and communities - and how you can get involved ⬇️

🔗Read the full blog: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/stab...

➡️ What does Spain’s approval of mass regularisation mean for around 500,000 irregular migrants?

Alessandra Enrico-Headrington, one of our DPhil candidates, explores:
• Who qualifies and what the programme offers
• Where Spain stands compared to the rest of Europe
• What its design means in practice

🔗 www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/why-...

Why net migration targets won’t solve Australia’s temporary migration problem

‘Net migration targets won’t solve Australia’s temporary migration problem’ is one of the conclusions highlighted in a report by the Australian National University’s Migration Hub.

Report author and former COMPAS colleague Alan Gamlen and Emeritus Professor Peter McDonald explore the findings.⬇️

The Law Show - How tough are the UK's asylum laws? - BBC Sounds We look at the biggest changes to asylum since the Second World War.

🔉 Listen to the full episode: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

How tough are the UK’s asylum laws?

Dr Peter Walsh, Senior Researcher at @migobs.bsky.social based at COMPAS, joins Dr Joelle Grogan on BBC Radio 4’s 'The Law Show' to explore this question in the wake of major asylum reforms.

Hear Dr Walsh discuss the proposed changes to settlement in the UK. ⬇️

EVENT | Book launch: What is immigration policy for?

📆Tuesday 28 April, 18:00–19:00

Join us online as Madeleine Sumption is joined by former Home Secretary Amber Rudd to explore how governments can design immigration policies that work.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/book-l...

@jacquibroadhead.bsky.social, Director of the Global Exchange on Migration at COMPAS, shares her thoughts on why cohesion and integration must be taken more seriously in UK policy making.

⬇️ Where do the key challenges lie and how we can get to a better place?
www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/taki...

Image of departures gate at airport

In our recent guest blog, David Kwok Kwan Tsoi, DPhil candidate at @oxfordgeography.bsky.social, reflects on the potential impacts of stricter settlement criteria for migrants on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O) visa, if implemented.

🔗 www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/gues...

253. The truth about immigration - who is coming and who is leaving? The Rest Is Money · Episode

Madeleine Sumption, author of 'What Is Immigration Policy For?', appeared on episode 253 of the Rest is Money podcast to discuss her new book.

Find the book: https://ow.ly/4Pen50YxH0a
Listen here: https://ow.ly/O4Fi50YxH09

What is the most surprising fact that you’ve learnt about migration and mobility?

We put this question to students on the MSc in Migration Studies and MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies programmes – hear what they had to say ⬇️

Dr Mihnea Cuibus, Researcher at @migobs.bsky.social at COMPAS, summarises how the ongoing conflict in Iran may affect refugee flows to Europe, and more specifically, the UK.

Katharina Lawall speaking at an event

Team at an online meeting

Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

The Rest is Money podcast

It’s been another productive academic term at COMPAS, with teaching well underway and our researchers sharing insights worldwide. 🌎

📸 A few recent highlights:

🎙️Featuring: Gee Manoharan @aviddetention.bsky.social, @andrianifili.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social @bordercrim.bsky.social rim.bsky.social, and Dr Lena Karamanidou @borderviolence.bsky.social.

In this episode of the Migration Oxford podcast, we discuss the realities of immigration detention across Europe. What does detention mean for those who experience it, and how do broader political forces shape the system?

🎧Full episode: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/index.php/de...

Hear from @msumption.bsky.social Director of @migobs.bsky.social at COMPAS, as she explores the complexities, debates, and trade-offs surrounding immigration policy, and answers the question: what is it all for?

Read the blog and pre-order Madeleine's book 🔗 www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/what...

How does discrimination impact opportunities for ethnic minorities across the life course - from securing a place in childcare to finding work and renting a home later in life?

Hear from our panel as they explore this question at our seminar happening tomorrow
🔗 www.compas.ox.ac.uk/event/the-po...

Our Director provided evidence to the APPG on Climate, Nature & Security to support its inquiry on climate migration. By sharing insights in this capacity, we aim to help ensure that policy is informed by trusted research.
More from Professor Keith on this topic🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Read the full analysis from The Migration Observatory ⬇️
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/press/asylum...

The Home Office has released new statistics on immigration to the UK.

But what do these new figures tell us beyond the data?

Dr Peter William Walsh, Senior Research at @migobs.bsky.social – an initiative based at COMPAS – shares his three key takeaways.

Following Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about levels of immigration to the UK, which drew widespread criticism, @cvar-sil.bsky.social reflects on the economics of migration, mobility, and football.

⚽ Read the blog: www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/a-co...

253. The truth about immigration - who is coming and who is leaving? Spotify video

Our director @msumption.bsky.social went on the Rest is Money to talk about her new book plus how migration affects public finances, employers, and UK workers. Catch up here open.spotify.com/episode/3dqC...

Why did Bad Bunny’s recent Super Bowl performance, despite its message of unity, generate significant political debate?

How can music challenge, reshape, and even revolutionise the political status quo?

Our experts explore these questions in our latest blog:
🔗 www.compas.ox.ac.uk/article/bad-...

What is immigration policy for?

@msumption.bsky.social of @migobs.bsky.social explores this question ahead of the launch of her book.

Pre-order Madeleine’s book using the code FEB26 for 25% off. Offer ends 20 Feb.

🔗www.waterstones.com/campaign/february-pre-or... #WPreorder

📌 Online and in person at St Antony’s College, Oxford
⏰ Thursday 19 Feb, 3:45–5:00 PM (GMT)
🌍 Free and open to all
🔗 www.compas.ox.ac.uk/event/the-po...

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Coined in 2017, femonationalism refers to the instrumentalisation of feminist language to further radical right ideologies.

Join our public seminar where @katharinalawall.bsky.social will explain how different types of counter speech can challenge femonationalism.

🚨 One day left to apply to feature on Oxford’s leading podcast on migration.

Rob McNeil, co-host of the Migration Oxford podcast, shares how you can submit your application below ⬇️

The number of refugees who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in England has soared. Speaking to BBC News about how to approach this concerning trend @jacquibroadhead.bsky.social said a long-term reimagining of asylum policies may be required.

🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9y3n43192o