Why some migration narratives are successful
Understanding the factors that determine how we think and respond to migration is key to overcoming the most common mistakes.
Shorts
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Shorts are concise, accessible insights designed to bridge the gap between research and action.
Research Shorts translate complex research into focused summaries, giving policymakers clear insights to inform decisions and tackle pressing challenges effectively.
Engagement Shorts provide practical strategies and innovative ideas to help researchers effectively communicate and connect with policymakers and other stakeholders.
Research Exchange
Why small towns have big refugee integration challenges
Politicization is a major hurdle in the development of refugee and migrants’ integration policies in small localities. The EU and national and regional policymakers need to addre
Why is the social inclusion of migrant children in Europe so challenging? New indicators shed light
Based on research with 25,000 children, the IMMERSE project identifies migrant children’s needs and tools for integration in Europe.
Uncertainty around future migration is here to stay. Here is how we can deal with it.
Despite progress in data collection, future migration in Europe is uncertain. QuantMig offers 5 key findings to guide research and policy.
Three ways EU mobility policies and their implementation treat Asians unequally
Asians, the EU’s second-largest migrant group, drive economies but face unequal treatment under EU mobility policies and practices.
Why immediate access to work, education, and housing matters: lessons from the TPD
Evidence shows that inclusion is most effectively achieved through access to fundamental rights. But how does it happen in practice?
How to improve protection standards? Lessons from EU’s response to the displacement from Ukraine
The EU’s swift, positive response to Ukraine’s displacement sets a precedent for managing large-scale crises.
How to address the vulnerabilities faced by migrants when seeking protection
Addressing migrant vulnerabilities needs a holistic, rights-based approach that considers their lived experiences and context-specific challenges.
Engagement Hub
Why you should take every opportunity to share your work
How my blog piece changed my way of thinking.
Why migration studies should use design thinking
Design thinking can foster collaboration between different migration stakeholders and migrants, enabling the creation of practical policies.
What impact can research have on policy? A look at labour migration governance in Poland
Policymakers are often drawn to approaches that provide tangible, actionable insights. This is where monitoring an make a difference.
Want a method to engage policymakers? Consider monitoring
Policymakers are often drawn to approaches that provide tangible, actionable insights. This is where monitoring an make a difference.
Six practical insights to maximise your research project’s impact
Creating impact in EU Horizon projects is challenging. This short shares strategies to maximize engagement and policy influence.
Internal displacement in Iraq: the role of relevant, iterative and applied research
Influencing policymaking requires more than just data—it demands trust, relevance, and actionable solutions.
How to (not) implement evidence-based policy
What happens after evidence informs policy? This short explores challenges in implementation and lessons for turning policy into practice.
How to write a blog that people read
How can you avoid having your research article remain an open, unread tabl on someone's internet browser? I'm afraid I have some bad news.
How to communicate your research? Meet one-on-one
You might think that viral social media posts are the key ways to grab attention, but you shouldn’t overlook the power of connecting with individuals.
How a small organisation can impact significant policy change
How did a small think tank shape EU migration policy? This short explores MPG’s journey, from proposals to partnerships and practical tools.
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