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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 […]

Over the past decade, Malta has experienced an unprecedented surge in its migrant population, which now constitutes approximately one-fifth of the total population (NSO, 2024). Despite the nation’s economic dependence on migrant labour, migrants are often perceived as a burden—largely due to the strain they place on infrastructure that has not expanded in tandem with […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]