22nd Annual IMISCOE Conference
Date: July 1–4, 2025
Location: Paris–Aubervilliers (On-site and Online Participation Available)
Theme: “Decentering Migration Studies”
Migration studies have undergone significant advancements, including new theoretical frameworks, methodologies, and empirical research. However, most of this research has been conducted by Western institutions, primarily in English, and has predominantly focused on immigration. This conference seeks to challenge conventional representations, expose biases, and promote a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary migration dynamics.
Key Objectives:
- Geographical Decentering: Moving beyond simplistic representations of migration flows, often framed as movements from “poorer” to “richer” regions, to develop a more nuanced understanding of evolving migration patterns, including forced displacement.
- Historical Decentering: Addressing misconceptions that recent migration events are unprecedented by moving beyond the crisis paradigm that frequently dominates public and academic discourse.
- Epistemological Decentering: Incorporating non-Western narratives and interpretative theories to broaden and renew perspectives on migration issues.
Call for Submissions:
The conference welcomes submissions for:
- Individual Paper Proposals: 250-word abstracts detailing the conceptual and methodological contributions of the research.
- Panel Proposals: 250-word abstracts outlining the panel’s theme, accompanied by 3–5 related paper abstracts.
- Workshop Proposals: Up to 400-word abstracts for workshops, such as book discussions or policy roundtables, including participant details (up to 10 participants, excluding chairs).
Submissions should align with one of IMISCOE’s Standing Committees or the Open Section. Deadline for submissions: October 8, 2024 (23:59 CEST).
Participation Modes:
Participants can choose between on-site and online participation, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in migration studies.
