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2027 Bridging Divides Conference

 
May 10, 2027 - May 12, 2027
place Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
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Prof. Xiaojun Li’s study finds perspective taking shifts Thai attitudes toward refugees

 
New research by Prof. Xiaojun Li finds perspective taking exercises increase Thai support for hosting Myanmar refugees and UN Convention signing.

Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. María Cervantes-Macías shares insights on migrants’ pursuit of permanent residency in Canada

 
Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. María Cervantes-Macías discusses how migrants' backgrounds, aspirations, and opportunities shape the meaning of permanent residency.

Research Brief | Deterrence Before Departure: How Australia’s Campaigns Seek to Discourage Asylum Seekers

 
Dr. Helena Zeweri examines how Australia used culturally tailored campaigns to deter Afghan Hazara asylum seekers while portraying deterrence as a humanitarian measure.
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