Inaugural CMS International Research Conference
April 25-26, 2023
Liu Institute, Place of Many Trees – University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Keynote: Dr. Shahram Khosravi (Stockholm University)
CMS is thrilled to announce our first annual International Research Conference at UBC on April 25-26 in conjunction with Queen’s University Belfast.
Designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogues among graduate students and early career researchers working on borders and migration, this year’s conference will feature panel presentations, plus an intensive workshop on publishing-oriented writing practices in the field. Shahram Khosravi (Professor of Social Anthropology, Stockholm University) will give the keynote address on Tuesday morning, April 25th. Click here for more details on the conference!
Keynote Speaker Bio
Dr. Shahram Khosravi is a Professor of Social Anthropology at Stockholm University. His research interests include anthropology of Iran and the Middle East, migration, displacement and border studies. He is part of the Critical Border Studies forum, and his recent work includes “After Deportation,” a study of post-deportation outcomes for asylum seekers after they leave Sweden; and “Waiting,” a study of undocumented migrants waiting for residence permits in Sweden, which focuses on their experiences of time and how their ‘irregular’ status is articulated while waiting.
Each day will feature morning and afternoon panel presentations and a midday lunch. Click here for more details about each day’s schedule. All panels are open to the public but you should RSVP for lunch either day below:
