International Institute of Social Studies
International Institute of Social Studies

International Institute of Social Studies

Part of Erasmus University Rotterdam
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ISS Research

Global development & social justice research programme

Focus on migration month

Migration, im/mobility and place

ISS research and teaching on migration, im/mobility and place

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Migrant truckers who keep Europe moving

Award-winning article on the role of migrants in Europe's trucking industry

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What might migration between Europe and Africa look like in 2045?

Experts explore possible migration futures and what policies may be needed

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Governance of Migration and Diversity

This special track within our MA in Development Studies explores how migration and social diversity can transform societies

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Exploring migration decision-making and policy

Podcast on migration decision-making, migration policy and the lived realities behind migration

Listen to the whole series
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What are the barriers to attracting high-skilled migrants?

In this blog post, Dr Jorge Mantilla recounts his own experiences as a South American researcher hoping to study in Europe. He describes how analogue bureaucracy can form a barrier for certain groups of migrants.

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What really drives migration decisions in countries of origin?

This webinar examines how well migration policies in host countries align with what actually drives migration decisions in countries of origin.

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Highlights

Award-winning article on the role of migrants in Europe's trucking industry

Migrant Truckers who Keep Europe Moving

Read this award-winning article
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MA Development Studies

Watch our video about our MA in Development Studies programme - a one-year, critically oriented programme for those interested in building and fair and just future.

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Our country-based scholarship finder can help you identify funding opporutinites for your MA at ISS

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