On 29 September 2025, from 09:30 to 18:30, researchers working on migration from across the United Nations University institutes will come together for the UNU Migration Network Research Symposium at UNU-MERIT in Maastricht. This annual gathering offers an excellent opportunity for UNU scholars to connect, present their work, exchange knowledge, and foster future collaboration on key migration topics.
This year’s symposium will feature:
- Opening by Prof. Dr. Clemens Kool, Interim Director of UNU-MERIT, and Prof. Dr. Melissa Siegel, Professor of Migration Studies at UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University, and Chair of the UNU Migration Network
- Five thematic sessions covering: Migration and Health, Climate and Migration Decisions, Migration and Development, Migration Policies, and Measuring Migration
- Launch of a UNU Migration Policy Brief on climate change and mental health
- Research pitch sessions highlighting emerging perspectives from early-career researchers
- Cross-cutting discussions on how migration research informs policy and practice
To view the full programme, please click on the Supporting Document hyperlink below.