Our current research groups work within seven thematic areas: Borders, Climate Migration, Migration & Indigeneity, Mobilities, Narratives, and Political Membership.

Research groups meet to discuss work-in-progress and readings, apply for research grants and co-author work; organize conferences, graduate student roundtables, and webinars; network with scholars across North America, Europe, and Asia, and organize other public-facing initiatives such as an international arts competition and documentary film screening. Our research groups are open to all of our affiliates, including faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and community partners.

Borders

The Borders research group works on projects related to the governance of borders and the movements across them.
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Climate Migration

This research group focuses on the challenges of shifting migration patterns driven by global climate change.
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Migration and Indigeneity

This research group seeks to advance the Indigenization of migration studies through teaching and research.
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Mobilities

The Mobilities research group aims to produce a new line of inquiry within mobility analysis at UBC.
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Narratives

The Narratives research group looks at any implications related to the narratives of migration and the politics of belonging.
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Political Membership

This research group explores how and when immigrant “others” become recognized as members of the political community.
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Get in touch

Questions or interested in joining? Email us at admin.migration@ubc.ca.