New article spotlights Prof. Emer. Daniel Hiebert’s report on regional immigration
Article spotlights Daniel Hiebert’s report on how regional immigration can ease urban strain and boost prosperity in Canada’s mid-sized cities.
Build a Bridge Program and Competition 2025
Build a Bridge empowers students to use AI and digital tools to tackle real-world challenges in immigrant integration. Apply by June 30, 2025!
CMS Research Conference 2025: Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes
On May 1st and 2nd, 2025, UBC Centre for Migration Studies partnered with UBC Okanagan to host its third annual Research Conference.
Prof. Suzanne Huot appointed Interim Co-Director, UBC Centre for Migration Studies
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Suzanne Huot has been appointed Interim Co-Director of CMS for a 12-month period, starting September 1, 2025.
Research in Focus: Anusha Kassan
Learn more about the work of CMS affiliate Prof. Anusha Kassan, Associate Professor, High Impact Position in Child & Youth Mental Health.
Migration Data Challenge 2025
Dive into the 2025 Bridging Divides Migration Data Challenge! Uncover hidden insights on migration, data, and policy using underutilized Statistics Canada datasets.
Registration now open for the CMS Research Conference 2025
Join CMS Annual Research Conference 2025 to explore migration, mobility, and politics. May 1–2, 2025 at UBC Vancouver. Register now!
Prof. Irene Bloemraad joins the Statistics Canada Advisory Committee on Ethnocultural and Immigration Statistics
CMS Co-Director Prof. Irene Bloemraad joins the Statistics Canada Advisory Committee on Ethnocultural and Immigration Statistics to enhance immigration and diversity data for inclusive policymaking.
Elizabeth Semowo on how Canadian citizenship guides shape perceptions of blackness
Canada’s citizenship guides have long shaped national identity, often overlooking Black history. Elizabeth Semowo examines their impact on perceptions of Blackness.
Research Fellowships: Immigrant Employment and Lifelong Learning
Funded MSc and PhD fellowships at UBC for research on immigrant employment and lifelong learning with Dr. Suzanne Huot. Apply by March 1, 2025.