Events

Fostering Social Cohesion through Participatory and Art-based Approaches in Migration Studies

Zoom

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:00-5:45 pm (CET)/7:00-7:45 pm (TRT) Zoom: https://unibw.zoom-x.de/j/64444665646?pwd=FgaIYg3E0Y1XAXJiAilh6s5vOJLNc2.1 Passcode: 339695 Presenter: Dr. Gülay Uğur Göksel, Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey Moderator: Dr. Evelyn Reuter, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany Abstract: Join us for an episode with Dr. Gülay Uğur Göksel as we explore the role of art in transcultural crossings, fostering social […]

Webinar. Education, Dialogue, and Religion: Shaping Inclusive Narratives for Refugees and Migrants in Europe

Zoom

A co-hosted webinar between the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID and COREnet, COST Action EU Project “Connecting Theory and Practical Issues of Migration and Religious Diversity” (COREnet). Marking and commemorating International Migrants Day, this webinar aims to showcase different perspectives from experts who are working in the field of migrant education and interreligious and intercultural dialogue, […]

Webinar. Polarised Narratives on Migration Debates: Insights from Topic and Contextual Analysis Approaches

Zoom

Debates on migration are highly polarised in Europe. Such divisions manifest themselves in debates about migration policy and the broader societal implications of welcoming migrants. In this sense, Europe has seen a rising tide of anti-immigrant rhetoric that frames migration in existential terms as a question of national identity. Perceptions of cultural distance - such […]

Webinar. Intersecting Religious and Sexual Identities in the Context of Transnational Migration: the Case of Lithuania

Zoom

Join COST Action COREnet members in an engaging webinar on "Intersecting Religious and Sexual Identities in the Context of Transnational Migration: The Case of Lithuania". This session aims to uncover the motivations behind queer migration of emigrants and immigrants and to understand how migration relates to the construction and reconstruction of sexual identities, LGBTIQ communities, […]

Workshop. Diverse Perspectives: Stakeholders in Migration Dynamics

Dokuz Eylül University Izmir

WG5 meeting with stakeholders working in the field of migration and religious diversity. The meeting aims to create an arena for knowledge and practice of working in the field of migration and religious diversity exchange with local and regional journalists. The official invitations to this event are sent out from the e-cost platform. Please do not […]

Webinar. A Relational Approach to Biographical and Participant Observation Methodologies in Exploring the Labour Market Inclusion of Migrant Muslim Women

Zoom

This research aims to investigate how interreligious dialogue can enhance the labour market inclusion of migrant Muslim women and, subsequently, to underscore the necessity of a relational approach in demonstrating the role and significance of interreligious dialogue and intercultural exchange in this process. It demonstrates that interreligious dialogue and intercultural mediation function as relational goods, […]

Workshop. Crossroads of Learning: Exploring the Intersection of Education, Migration, and Religion

University of Malta Valletta

COST Action COREnet is organizing a workshop, “Crossroads of Learning: Exploring the Intersection of Education, Migration, and Religion”, that will take place at the University of Malta on 3-4 of March 2025. This two-days workshop seeks to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives to explore how education, migration, and religion interact and intersect. The aim is to explore how […]

Webinar. Exploring Religious Identity through Gender and Age: Alevis in the UK and Austria

Online

Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into the intricacies of religious identity, with a specific focus on gender and age dynamics within the transnational Alevi community in the UK and Austria. Our discussion will explore various aspects of this topic and the challenges facing Alevi communities in forging their religious identities in […]

Webinar. Developing and Maintaining Interpersonal Trust in Community-Based Participatory Research

Zoom

Join us for an interactive session with Dr. Majbritt Lyck-Bowen that will explore interpersonal trust in community-based participatory research. Dr. Lyck-Bowen will argue that interpersonal trust is temporal, dynamic and often taken for granted rather than intentionally addressed. She will reflect on her experiences from a recent community-based participatory research project that focused on the […]

Webinar. Contextual Vulnerability of the Researcher: Discussion on Integrating Researchers’ Emotional Well-Being in Research Ethics

Zoom

Qualitative research can be deeply personal and immersive, shaped by the researcher's interactions in the field. But how does this exposure affect the researcher? What challenges arise when navigating emotionally intense topics, vulnerable target groups, risky fieldwork conditions, or institutional barriers? While there is no single solution to all challenges, increasing awareness and institutional support […]

Webinar. Bridging Divides: Interreligious Dialogue and Migration in Austria, Croatia, and Serbia

Zoom

In an era where migration continues to reshape European societies, interreligious dialogue (IRD) emerges as a key tool for fostering social cohesion and countering divisive narratives. This webinar will explore how grassroots IRD initiatives in Austria, Croatia, and Serbia engage with religious diversity among refugees and migrants. While Austria has a long history of institutionalized […]

Webinar. The Impact of Values in Conspiracy Theory Beliefs About Migration in Serbia

Zoom

Immigrants are frequent targets of conspiracy theories, yet the topic remains underexplored in academic research. Addressing this gap, the study examines conspiracy theory beliefs about migrants and immigration in contemporary Serbia, employing quantitative study to explore the role of political, social, and religious values in shaping these beliefs. Using a stratified three-stage probability sampling procedure, […]