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The International Migration Institute gathers researchers who are committed to develop new thinking about migration and mobility across the world.
Comparison of Maghreb migration patterns shows importance of origin states
17 July 2014
A comparison of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia shows the significant impact origin countries have on migration to destinations countries in the latest IMI / DEMIG working paper.
Origin countries play important role in migration: New working paper
15 July 2014
By examining Guyana’s migration from the 1950s to today, this new IMI / DEMIG working paper shows the impact origin countries have on migration processes.
Demographic change, international migration & development | Philippe Fargues
11 July 2014
Watch this keynote lecture by Philippe Fargues, from the Migration Policy Centre, who discussed 'Demographic change, international migration & development'
Why don't remittances appear to affect growth | David McKenzie
11 July 2014
Watch this keynote lecture by David McKenzie of the World Bank on 'Why don't remittances appear to affect growth'
Searching for Migration Opportunities | Giovanni Peri
11 July 2014
Watch this keynote lecture by Giovanni Peri from the University of California, on 'Searching for Migration Opportunities: The Determinants of Potential and Actual Migration'.
Can policy stop migrants returning home?
10 July 2014
This latest IMI working paper questions common assumptions that African migrants in Europe do not return home and that migration policies reduce migration to Europe.
New Handbook of Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
30 June 2014
The Oxford Handbook of Refugee & Forced Migration Studies, an authoritative 52 state-of-the-art chapter volume written by leading academics, practitioners, and policymakers is now available.
New perspective on migration & economic prospect
27 June 2014
A new article “Migration and Economic prospects” by Mathias Czaika was recently published in the Journal for Ethnic and Migration Studies (JEMS).
How can we change the narrative on migration in Europe?
19 June 2014
Academics and representatives of NGOs and think tanks gathered at the Oxford Martin School on 4 June for a one-day workshop on how migration is viewed and debated in Europe, and how more positive perspectives can be created.
Has the world become more migratory?
16 June 2014
A new article by IMI's Mathias Czaika and Hein de Haas that questions whether the world has really become more migratory with globalisation as often assumed, was recently published in the International Migration Review.
Human Migration: Myths, Hysteria and Facts
8 June 2014
Hein de Haas gave the Wolfson London lecture entitled Human Migration: Myths, Hysteria and Facts, on 4 March 2014.
Mass-migration fears in Europe: Some facts about intra-EU mobility
22 May 2014
In a new blog post, IMI's Evelyn Ersanilli sheds some light on the facts surrounding intra-EU mobility.
IMI featured in Oxford Today
24 April 2014
The work of the International Migration Institute is highlighted in an article published in Oxford Today.
Visas reduce immigration… and return: New working paper
8 April 2014
The effectiveness of migration policy remains a highly contested issue in the media, politics and academia alike. This new IMI working paper addresses how immigration policies – specifically visa requirements – affect migration.
New migration databases provide insight into the nature, determinants and impacts of migration
26 March 2014
Two new working papers published by DEMIG team members, present the conceptual and methodological underpinnings, as well as potential uses for these migration databases developed as part of DEMIG – Determinants of International Migration project.
Samanani on notions of belonging
21 March 2014
This IMI working paper by MSc in Migration Studies alumni by Farhan Samanani examines the role of clan identities for Somalis, both in Somalia and the UK diaspora.
Morocco: Setting the Stage for Becoming a Migration Transition Country?
20 March 2014
A new Migration Policy Institute profile by Hein de Haas.
Higher education and migration for Australia
20 March 2014
A new IMI working paper examines the relationship between enrolment in offshore higher education and migration in the case of Australia.
New Latin American and Caribbean Migration Research Network - MIGRALAC
10 March 2014
MIGRALAC is a Latin American and Caribbean Migration Research Network, launched online this week.